POLITICAL party UKIP made huge gains – and the headlines – in last week's elections. Unlike Lincolnshire, voters in North East Lincolnshire did not go to the polls. But how would you have voted if we had? Reporters Faye Preston and Richard York find out more. Have your say by visiting www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk and commenting on this article.
Terry Gibson, 76, retired, of Scartho: "I would normally vote for the Conservatives, but I can understand why people voted UKIP and their policies. The Tories should see this as a wake-up call."
Nick Cowdroy, 49, a self-employed joiner, who runs NC Joinery, of Cleethorpes: "I would have voted UKIP because of the problems we have with immigration. People have had enough of the Tories."
Teacher Kevin Harris, 53, of Cleethorpes: "I would have voted UKIP if we had an election here. Immigrants are coming here and undercutting other traders. It needs sorting out."
Patricia Mitchell, 84, retired, of Cleethorpes: "I would have voted UKIP because they would deliver what I want. We need to get out of Europe and put the young ones back in work. It is about time the Tories woke up."
Janice Clay, 60, retired, of Humberston: "I am Labour through and through. I always have been and always will be, because they look after the poor, but I agree with some of UKIP's policies. The Conservatives should be listening to this."
Emma Owen, 29, a teacher from Cleethorpes: "The Conservatives should see the result in Lincolnshire as a wake-up call and stop resting on their laurels. I am not sure if I would have voted for UKIP."
Karl Wiseman, 24, of Stallingborough: "People have jumped in with UKIP as a protest vote. I think they have a narrow set of policies so it would be interesting to see them pull out a full manifesto. Where possible, however, I will always vote Green Party or Labour."
Ashley Phillips, 21, of Grimsby: "People don't trust the big parties, so people are voting for groups like UKIP. People just want to see a change for the good."
Vanessa Day, of Grimsby: "I think it's brilliant that UKIP has gained so much. I have always been a Labour supporter but now I vote UKIP. There is too much immigration which is putting a strain on all the national services. UKIP is doing well. It is just a case of waiting and seeing if they will keep their promises."
John Short, 51, of Grimsby: "It doesn't matter which party is in power – what matters is who they are looking out for and who is pulling their strings. I don't vote so I can't give a personal opinion on UKIP."
Paulo Gomes, of Grimsby: "People are fed up with the main parties. People have gone to UKIP for a change. Many believe immigration is too high but there are many people leaving the country as well. People have gone to UKIP because of the poor economy and are looking for an answer."
Peter Thomas, 65, of Cleethorpes: "UKIP is a protest vote. Hopefully the big parties will sit up and take notice. This will shake them up. It's a big step for UKIP."