Channel 4 this evening reported that the Tory party overspent fighting the marginal Thanet South seat by "tens of thousands of pounds which was never declared".

They even sent their lawyers down there this week - including top QC James Laddie - to fight the local police application for a time extension to allow a proper investigation to take place. The court will announce its decision next Wednesday.

UKIP candidate Nigel Farage was defeated by just 2,800 votes.

I'm no UKIP supporter. But there's such a thing as democracy and like the right to free speech, it must be defended at all costs.