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The MEP conceded the set of elections – including the race to become London mayor – have been "overshadowed" by June's EU referendum. But he predicted Ukip would win seats in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland – plus the London assembly – amid widespread anger at Brussels. Mr Farage also told supporters he hopes the party can make major strides in councils in areas such as Thurrock and Rotherham.

For Ukip this is breakthrough day Nigel Farage

He said: "Everybody in this country has a vote on Thursday May 5. For Ukip this is breakthrough day. "It's the day we win seats in Wales, we win seats in Northern Ireland. And I think we could even win seats in Scotland too. "We've got areas like Thurrock and Rotherham where we can become the biggest party on those councils."

UKIP Nigel Farage urged Britons to support his party in today's elections

Mr Farage added: "It's a big day – the opinion polls show more people support Ukip now than ever before. "So get out there, vote Ukip, let's get more Brexit voices elected to parliaments, assemblies and local councils. "With our newly elected members we'll all fight and run to the line on June 23 which we can then make Independence Day."

UKIP The Brexit campaigner believes Ukip can win seats across the country