Those yearning for a new liberal centrist politics are going to be disappointed – but can they offer an alternative?

What impact will the Clacton by-election and Douglas Carswell's defection have on the UK Independence Party?

While the more established parties, such as the Front National and the Sweden Democrats, look set to enjoy the next year, others are likely to remain firmly on the fringe.

Contrary to Daniel Hannan, the study of why some people continue to support the far-right is not driven by a leftist conspiratorial agenda.