The Tories were also soon confronted with a major electoral threat in the form of the right - wing United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), which seemed primed to steal crucial Tory votes in marginal seats. (theconversation.com)
UKIP's break - through is a major development in British politics, but as May 2015 approaches this poses a far greater electoral threat to the Tories than Labour. (socialistaction.net)
And this overwhelming pressure is to move right on immigration, in response to the supposed electoral threat from Ukip. (theguardian.com)