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NIGEL Farage today insisted he's the only person who can deliver Brexit - and vowed to smash the Tories AND Labour in a General Election.

The Brexit Party boss claimed his Euro elections success will be the start of a political revolution which could put both main parties out of business.

Nigel Farage pictured this afternoon after his Euro elections triumphCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Nigel Farage hailed his Brexit Party's success as a stark warning from voters for Westminster to hurry up and get Britain out of the EUCredit: EPA

Mr Farage celebrates with his Brexit Party MEPsCredit: Reuters

EU Elections 2019: The South East region elects four Brexit Party MEPs including Nigel Farage to the European Parliament

Mr Farage, whose party swept the board last night with 31 per cent of the vote, predicted this afternoon that the squabbling Conservatives would fail to deliver Brexit as promised by October 31.

And he blasted Labour for being even more divided after Mr Corbyn's closest ally backed a second referendum.

The Brexiteer said: "If we don't leave on October 31, then we will deliver a result in the next General Election that will stun them.

"The Conservative party are bitterly divided and I consider it to be extremely unlikely that they will pick a leader who is able to take us out on October 31 come what may.

"We might overnight have made their lives a bit easier but I don't see them being able to deliver and I think the real barrier, the real obstruction to all of this is a two-party system that may well have worked in decades gone by but is no longer fit for purpose.

"In some ways, the Labour party today are in more trouble than the Conservative party."

Mr Farage rejected the idea he could work with a new pro-Brexit PM such as Boris Johnson or Dominic Raab, blasting: "Which of the leading Tory contenders did not vote for the worst deal in history, Mrs May's new European treaty? Why would I trust any of them? Why would I believe any of them?"

His remarks came after a political earthquake shook the Westminster establishment last night:

Theresa May begged her successor not to go for a No Deal Brexit and to focus on finding a deal in Parliament instead
Tory leadership contenders admitted their party could be destroyed by Brexit chaos as they had their worst ever results
The Conservatives recorded their worst ever performance in a national election
Jeremy Corbyn faced fury from his own MPs over his Brexit fence-sitting - as his top allies told him to change course
Ukip and Change UK suffered a terrible night as neither party won a single seat
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson stood as an independent candidate in the North West - but failed to get elected
Remainers the Lib Dems also made gains - up 14 seats from last time

Last night Mr Farage boasted: "Never before in British politics has a new party launched just six weeks ago topped the polls in a national election.

"The reason of course is very obvious - we voted to leave in a referendum, we were supposed to do so on March 29 and we haven't. People still haven't changed their minds.

He repeated his demand for the Brexit Party to be involved in the negotiations ahead of the postponed Halloween deadline for Britain to leave the EU.

But Mr Farage refused to say he would help the Tories to deliver our EU exit, saying: "Why would I work with a party I don't trust? Why would I work with a party who have openly, wilfully lied to the British people?"

After all of the seats had been declared, the Brexit Party had 29 seats, with the Tories on just four, losing 15.

The Brexit Party's 29 MEPs overshadow the 24 that Mr Farage's former party UKIP sent to the European Parliament in 2014.

Last night Ukip won nothing at all, and Labour were down eight with just ten seats.

The strong showing for Mr Farage's No Deal agenda and the hardline pro-Remain parties suggests Britain is more divided over Brexit than ever with the Tories and Labour suffering from having a fudged message.

Mrs May tweeted this morning: "A very disappointing night for @Conservatives. Some excellent MEPs have lost their seats, some excellent candidates missed out. But Labour have also suffered big losses. It shows the importance of finding a Brexit deal, and I sincerely hope these results focus minds in Parliament."

MAIN PARTIES ROUTED

On a terrible night for the Conservatives and Labour, the pro-EU Liberal Democrats emerged as the other big winners.

The results underline the continuing deep divisions over Brexit in British politics.

Foreign Secretary and Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt said the dire results for the Conservatives meant the party faced an "existential risk" unless it delivered Brexit.

And both Mr Corbyn and Theresa May were beaten in their own back yards - the Lib Dems came top in the Labour leader's Islington seat while the Brexit Party won Maidenhead, where the PM lives.

The Brexit Party came top in every region of Britain except London and Scotland

Results across the country in full after Brexit Party victory

East of England (7 MEPs)

Brexit Party 38%, Lib Dems 23%, Greens 13%, Tories 10%, Labour 9%, Change UK 4%, Ukip 3%

Brexit Party 3 MEPs, Lib Dems 2, Greens 1, Tories 1

East Midlands (5 MEPs)

Brexit Party 38%, Lib Dems 17%, Labour 14%, Tories 11%, Greens 11%, Ukip 5%, Change UK 4%

Brexit Party 3 MEPs, Lib Dems 1, Labour 1

London (8 MEPs)

Lib Dems 27%, Labour 24, Brexit Party 18%, Greens 12%, Tories 8%, Change UK 5%, Ukip 2%

Lib Dems 3 MEPs, Labour 2, Brexit Party 2, Greens 1

North East (3 MEPs)

Brexit Party 39%, Labour 19%, Lib Dems 17%, Greens 8%, Tories 7%, Ukip 6%, Change UK 4%

Brexit Party 2 MEPs, Labour 1

North West (8 MEPs)

Brexit Party 31%, Labour 22%, Lib Dems 17%, Greens 13%, Tories 8%, Ukip 4%, Change UK 3%

Brexit Party 3 MEPs, Labour 2, Lib Dems 2, Greens 1

South East (10 MEPs)

Brexit Party 36%, Lib Dems 26%, Greens 14%, Tories 10%, Labour 7%, Change UK 4%, Ukip 2%

Brexit Party 4 MEPs, Lib Dems 3, Greens 1, Tories 1, Labour 1

South West (6 MEPs)

Brexit Party 37%, Lib Dems 23%, Greens 18%, Tories 9%, Labour 7% Ukip 3%, Change UK 3%

Brexit Party 3, Lib Dems 2, Greens 1

West Midlands (7 MEPs)

Brexit Party 38%, Labour 17%, Lib Dems 16%, Greens 11%, Tories 10%, Ukip 5%, Change UK 3%

Brexit Party 3 MEPs, Labour 1, Lib Dems 1, Greens 1, Tories 1

Yorkshire & Humber (6 MEPs)

Brexit Party 37%, Labour 16%, Lib Dems 16%, Greens 13%, Tories 7%, Ukip 4%, Yorkshire Party 4%, Change UK 2%

Brexit Party 3 MEPs, Labour 1, Lib Dems 1, Greens 1

Wales (4 MEPs)

Brexit Party 33%, Plaid Cymru 20%, Labour 15%, Lib Dems 14%, Tories 7%, Greens 6%, Ukip 3%

Brexit Party 2 MEPs, Plaid Cymru 1, Labour 1

Scotland (6 MEPs)

SNP 38%, Brexit Party 15%, Lib Dems 14%, Tories 12%, Scottish Labour 9%, Greens 8%

SNP 3 MEPs, Brexit Party 1, Lib Dems 1, Tories 1

Northern Ireland (3 MEPs)

Full results expected Tuesday afternoon

Farage said his Brexit Party could storm to victory in a General ElectionCredit: AFP or licensors

Ann Widdecombe celebrates her victory todayCredit: Getty Images - Getty

What do MEPs do, what powers do they have and how can it affect the votes?

MEPs are Members of the European Parliament - representatives who sit in Europe on our behalf.

Britain has 73 of those who represent 12 of the country's regions.

They join members from across the 28 other EU member states to form the European Parliament.

MEPs don't make EU law but they do have the right to vote on directives and regulations that can be adopted by the other countries.

They do vote on whether to pass laws or not - including on workers' rights, health and safety, climate change, health care and migration.

They essentially set the agenda in the EU.

The political parties from across the 28 countries form blocks with other like minded groups. Whichever group is the largest elects the European Parliament President.

MEPs also vote on the EU budget and influence how that money is spend.

They earn £7,957 a month - around the same as a British MP. MEPs also get a monthly allowance for expenses to cover their office, rent, phone or staff.

They can hold the European Commission to account and can force it to resign.

CORBYN SLAMMED

Meanwhile two of Labour's most senior figures - Emily Thornberry and Tom Watson - tore into the campaign fought by lacklustre leader Jeremy Corbyn.

They claimed the party had lacked a clear message and should have backed a second referendum.

Mr Corbyn said: "With the Conservatives disintegrating and unable to govern, and parliament deadlocked, this issue will have to go back to the people, whether through a General Election or a public vote."

In a sign that he could consider a shift in position, he added: "Over the coming days we will have conversations across our party and movement, and reflect on these results on both sides of the Brexit divide.

"We will not let the continuing chaos in the Conservative Party push our country into a No Deal exit from the EU."

John McDonnell, his closest friend and ally, backed a second referendum saying: "Of course we want a General Election but it's highly unlikely the Tories will go for that now after the results last night. Turkeys don’t vote for Christmas."

"Our only option now is go back to the people in a referendum and that is the position we’re in now."

LIB DEM BOOST

The Lib Dems, who were reduced to just a single MEP in 2014 - were on 15 seats with 10 of the 11 regions declared.

Labour had 10, halved from 20, the Greens - who also enjoyed a boost from pro-EU voters - were on seven, up from three in 2014.

Plaid Cymru equalled the single seat they won in 2014.

The Tories had just three MEPs, having won 19 in 2014.

Mr Hunt said "we knew it was coming but still a painful result" adding there was an "existential risk to our party unless we now come together and get Brexit done".

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable said it had been a "brilliant set of EU results" with the party "making gains around the country with some really impressive swings in many seats".

It was "proof that the Lib Dems are the biggest, strongest voice of Remain".

The result in Scotland was declared today and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said her SNP had won "emphatically" by taking three of the six available seats in a "historic victory".

The result from Northern Ireland is expected to be declared later on Monday.

EU Elections 2019: The South West region elects two Brexit Party MEPs including Ann Widdecombe to the European Parliament

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Across Europe as a whole, the main centre-right and centre-left parties suffered with populist and green parties surging at their expense.

The ultra-fragmented European Parliament will find it harder to agree on a new European Commission boss to replace retiring Jean-Claude Juncker.

In France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen hailed a "victory for the French people" as her party was forecast to top the vote.

The Sun Says

THE Tories and Labour knew the European results were going to be painful. But the results overnight were a disaster for both.

The Conservatives have been battered. But Labour didn’t administer that kicking — instead they lost votes everywhere from Britain’s industrial heartlands to North London’s organic groceries.

The message is clear: A plague on all your houses. And the lessons the parties should learn are equally obvious.

For the Tories, it is that they have no God-given right to power. And their failure to deliver Brexit could be their death knell unless they get on the right track, sharpish.

The leadership battle is already doing them serious damage as it turns all too quickly into a circular firing squad.

We’ve got nothing against bright youngsters like Rory Stewart taking a punt at the premiership, but having a pop at colleagues on day one won’t help rebuild the party’s battered reputation.

But that’s nothing compared to the current Chancellor threatening to bring down the Government if a new leader pushes for a clean-break Brexit, even if his party’s MPs and members vote for exactly that.

If Hammond hasn’t clocked that failing to deliver the referendum result isn’t endearing the party to voters, these European results are a blunt reminder.

Everybody who fancies the top job needs to explain, in detail, their Brexit plan. And if they win, the party MUST deliver it. No ifs, no buts.

Winning back Brexit Party voters is vital, but so is moving on from the referendum and pushing forward with a revitalised domestic programme.

As for Labour? All that game-playing in Westminster hasn’t done them much good.

But they still haven’t learnt.

Emily Thornberry’s reaction to the Brexit Party’s streaking triumph around the country was to come out in favour of a second referendum.

Working people have abandoned this prehistoric party and their dinosaur leader in droves.

The European elections should never have happened. We should be out of the EU by now.

For the Government, time could not be more pressing. A new leader can restore some faith in our politics, and take on Corbyn’s Marxists.

The Tories need a quick contest, and a leader with a proper mandate. Anything else risks annihilation.

EU Elections 2019: Nigel Farage arrives at Southampton European election count and says he’s ‘feeling confident’

Nigel Farage cheers as he's elected MEP for the South East region. The Brexit Party stormed to success in the EU electionsCredit: AFP or licensors

Mr Farage said it was time for the Tories and Labour to listen to the message from votersCredit: Reuters

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