Ukip hits new high in latest opinion poll

Support for the UK Independence Party has reached a record 19%, according to a poll which saw both Labour and the Tories losing ground.

Support for the UK Independence Party has reached a record 19%, according to a poll which saw both Labour and the Conservatives losing ground.

Labour was down three points to 35%, the Conservatives were down one to 29% and the Liberal Democrats were unchanged on 8%.