A Ukip Parliamentary candidate whose invitation to visit a school was withdrawn has said “all’s well that ends well” after eventually meeting up with pupils.

David Little, who will stand at the next election in May, was told by Castle Community College on Monday that parental pressure had forced them to cancel his visit.

But after complaining to the school in Mill Road, Deal, that “mob rule had won,” the arrangements were quickly changed.

Business man and father of two Mr Little was told that “a number of parents” had threatened a mass protest if he talked politics with their kids.

The school said the safety of pupils was paramount so they backed down.

Jane Hadlow, head of school said: “It was never a political decision.”

"The students asked really searching and mature questions and I’m really grateful for the opportunity" - David Little, Ukip

But the format of the planned Inclusion Day today (Thursday) was soon changed ensuring all political candidates were invited.

Charlie Elphicke MP for Deal and Dover, took the opportunity to slate Ukip, saying the party stands for extremism and hate.

Today Mr Little attended the school as planned along with Clair Hawkins (Lab), Sarah Smith (Lib Dems), Cllr Sue Chandler (Con) and a representative from the Green Party.

They faced five or six questions that each representative gave answers to.

Afterwards he praised Castle’s management team and head of school Jane Hadlow for “handling an awkward situation very well”.

He added: “I understand they’ve gone through a hard time but I’m grateful for the way they handled it.”

"The staff and the students were charming, polite and really nice.

"The students asked really searching and mature questions on the economy, NHS and about Prime Minister's Question Time, and I’m really grateful for the opportunity to come along and meet them.

“All is well that ends well,” he said.