article_snippet.sent: It later emerged the comments were pre-planned in what Ukip insiders called a 'shock and awful' strategy.
article_snippet.sent: But Nigel Farage would demand a referendum on Britain leaving the EU as the price for Ukip MPs supporting a Tory minority government.
article_snippet.sent: However, recent polls have suggested support for Ukip is slipping and Nigel Farage might struggle to win Nigel Farage own seat in South Thanet.
article_snippet.sent: Nigel Farage yesterday admitted Ukip has 'slipped back a bit' in the polls as the sense of euphoria among the party's supporters has waned.
article_snippet.sent: Nigel Farage has seen support for Nigel Farage party drop from 16.75 per cent in November to just 12.25 per cent today, with voters appearing to switch to the Tories in the run up to the election.
article_snippet.sent: Nigel Farage is also facing a fight to win Nigel Farage own election battle after falling behind the Tories in Thanet South, Kent - despite enjoying a 12 point lead over Nigel Farage Conservative rival just two months ago.
article_snippet.sent: and I think the issues Ukip is campaigning on are back in play.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Ukip leader admits support for the Eurosceptic party has 'slipped back' in recent weeks .
  