Minimum wage legislation surely prevents the cheaper workforce issue you refer to?
Do you also refuse to buy goods made in China/Bangladesh and Indonesia because they are produced in sweatshop conditions, or turn a blind eye to it as nearly everyone does so long as the goods are cheap?
I have no issue with UKIP winning some seats. As you say the establishment need a kick in the nuts. I'd rather that kick came from UKIP than the BNP to be honest.