Jean Claude Junker wants Nigel Farage to win in South Thanet…

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… so that he won’t be able to come to the European Parliament any more.

The president of the European Commission has offered his support to the Ukip leader ahead of his speech to the European Parliament.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (R) speaks with UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage before a debate on action to halt the drowning of Mediterranean migrants and refugees on April 29, 2015 the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France. AFP PHOTO / FREDERICK FLORIN (Photo credit should read FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP/Getty Images)

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker speaks with Nigel Farage today

Mr Farage tweeted: “As I walked into European Parliament just now, Jean Claude Juncker wished me good luck for #SouthThanet as it means I won’t be here anymore!”