The Conservative Party was the largest UK delegation in the European Parliament between 2009 and 2014. With Ukip now taking that mantle by number of MEPs, I am concerned that they are unlikely to be as committed – or as successful – since they refuse to take reports, chair committees or even turn up to committees where their votes could be critical. This will impact negatively on Britain’s economic interests.On socially conservative policies, the record of Ukip’s MEPs is also mixed. Having vociferously, but somewhat opportunistically, opposed the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the UK, Nigel Farage quietly conceded that it is no longer official party policy to repeal the legislation. Neither do I believe that on sanctity of life issues dear to Catholics, such