What European election result means

The results of the European elections show UKIP has won more seats in the European elections than any other party in the UK.

UKIP campaigns for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

We asked BBC reporter Chris Mason to explain why the results are a big deal.

He told us: "UKIP have come almost from nowhere, and here they are winning a national election."

He said it would leave other parties scratching their heads and wondering how to respond.