[ElProximo]

Not in the UK now,
but,
From what I can gather online and from friends and family the BNP did, once again, get more support in this General Election over the last time out.

Now, maths is where I fall down but my understanding is that they did a little better - not just because they ran more candidates - but meaning they got more % factoring in number of candidates.
Do math and statistic keeners know what I'm getting at here?
Maybe they can clarify.

I am hearing two different angles on this. Some are saying it might be a little disappointing in that it was not much of an upswing. Maybe just 1 or 2%,
however,
then again some saying that might even be considered impressive when held in consideration of the tight race and a third party running down the middle. [meaning - what voters may have been perceiving at and before voting]

So what is the sense here?
Would it be fair to say the BNP - all things considered - did achieve something of a victory here.
At least a step up in the direction they are aiming at.

Thoughts, comments and maybe some political statistics wizards could explain the numbers thing on this a little more?