ACROSS the country candidates are fighting campaigns in an effort to become a British representative in the European Union.

Bolton is no different, as former UKIP leader Nigel Farage prepares to visit town on Monday at the head of his new group, The Brexit Party.

Whether you agree with his policies, Mr Farage seems to be taking the upcoming vote extremely seriously and has appeared in several other parts of the UK in an attempt to drum up support for his cause.

What draws this election apart from similar polls, such as last week's council vote, is the fact that Britain could soon separate itself from the body we are voting to be represented in.

While talks between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn may have broken down, the country is still set to leave the Union between now and October 31.

This means MEPs elected on Thursday, May 23, could take their seats while knowing their days at the table of the European Parliament are already limited to months or even weeks.

This was not supposed to be the case as the UK and the EU had initially planned to have settled on a withdrawal deal by March 29 but weeks of failed votes and disruption in Parliament meant no agreement was reached and an extension was put in place.

Now voters are set to go to the polls next week wondering whether the choices they make will be lasting.