Westminster Mocks Nigel Farage, But He May Get the Last Laugh in Clacton
In a political system where so many feel left out and left behind, denying voters the chance to vote for the main political parties in tomorrow's by-election risks boosting Reform's support.
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On Thursday 13 August, voters in Clacton will unfurl the longest ballot paper in electoral history to elect a new MP. Who will probably be their old MP. All signs point to Reform leader Nigel Farage winning the by-election he triggered. Mired in financial scandals, most notably an investigation into the £5 million “gift” he received but did not declare from donor Christopher Harborne, Farage resigned to force a by-election to change the conversation and get back some of his political momentum.
Reform insiders predict their boss will win 70%–75% of the vote. Part of the reason they are so confident despite static poll numbers and a series of investigations into dodgy donations is the competition.
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