Nigel Farage has vowed to stand down if he loses in Thanet elections . A private intervention by Ukip has put the Tories on course to win the election . But polling figures insist the party will carry on if councillor Farage left . MEP councillor James said ' there are people there waiting ' to take over .
Nigel Farage has vowed to stand down if he loses in Thanet South . A private poll by Ukip has put the Tories on course to retain the seat . But Ukip figures insist the party would carry on if Mr Farage left . MEP Diane James said 'there are people there waiting ' to take over .