I AM a member of The United Kingdom Independence Party and am proud to be so.

I am neither racist, homophobic or sexist and object to the easy label that is pinned onto UKIP supporters.

Google UKIP and racist and you get "quotes".

Google Conservative or Labour and racist, sexist or homophobic.Yes, you will get "quotes". You can always find what you are looking for on the world wide web but it's not always true you know.

Our National Health Service is in total disarray because more people are being treated than have ever paid contributions. You can only get out what you put in.

Likewise the benefit system, During my working life I paid my dues as I'm sure most people did and now Euro MPs are heralding a £4million scheme to publicise freedom of movement within the EU actually advertising "soft touch Britain".

I paid my contributions for me and mine as I'm sure you all did. Equally my father fought in the last war for freedom and I am following in his footsteps by fighting the only way I know how and that is by supporting and voting for UKIP.

– Averil Sumners, UKIP, Forest of Dean.