UK: European election campaigns bring Brexit divide to light

Campaigning in the UK for the European elections is seen as a barometer of support – or lack thereof – for Brexit.

The UK’s parties are in disarray over Brexit, just as campaigning for the European elections gets under way.

In Britain, the entire exercise is being seen as a barometer indicating support – or a lack thereof – for leaving the European Union.

Nigel Farage’s new pro-Brexit party is leading the polls, while at least five other parties are campaigning to remain.

 

Al Jazeera’s Laurence Lee has more from the south-west of England.