FOR years the three main parties have failed to protect our borders.

They have sleep-walked into a situation where we are now seeing enclaves of migrants from Eastern Europe totally overwhelming local schools, hospitals and public services.

However, we are being given one last chance to remedy the situation from turning into a disaster.

Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party, is an unlikely hero but he will be if he can save our country from the abyss.

We must ensure we take this opportunity to stop the rot and vote Ukip in the forthcoming European election and in our own 2015 General Election.

I know The Northern Echo likes to see all sides but the migrant situation is too serious and I hope you will urge voters to vote Ukip.

Hugh Pender, Darlington.