UKIP’s Bill Etheridge breaks his silence after his Viagra difficulties earlier in the week:

“It’s been hard, difficult times, people have rounded on me, there’s been attacks on me, and it’s been a tough time to get through. And now people are speculating, especially some of my good friends in the Cambridgeshire area. They’re worried about me, they’re worried I might not be able to carry on with the campaign. Today ladies and gentlemen, I have a message that I’d like to give to everybody – especially those who doubt I can carry on. Quit? Not bloody likely!”

Etheridge will be competing tonight in the Torquay hustings. The soft-scoop ice cream is a nice touch…