Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage has triggered a by-election in Clacton by resigning, stating it offers voters a chance to challenge the establishment. Major political parties, including Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and Restore Britain, will not be fielding candidates in the Clacton by-election. Opponents have criticised Farage, with foreign secretary Yvette Cooper calling it a “political tantrum” and others suggesting it is a “fake” election and “gimmick” to distract from serious allegations. As it stands, it seems Mr Farage’s only opponents could be Count Binface and any independent candidates.Farage faces scrutiny over donations, including alleged funding from convicted criminal George Cottrell for security and staffing; he is also under investigation by the standards commissioner regarding a £5 million gift received from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne. In fullNigel Farage latest: By-election turns to farce as parties refuse to engage with Reform leader’s ‘political tantrum’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why major parties will not stand against Farage in by-election
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage has triggered a by-election in Clacton by resigning, stating it offers voters a chance to challenge the establishment. Major political parties, including Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and Restore Britain, will not be fielding candidates in the Clacton by-election. Opponents have criticised Farage, with foreign secretary Yvette Cooper calling it a “political tantrum” and others suggesting it is a “fake” election and “gimmick” to distract from serious allegations. As it stands, it seems Mr Farage’s only opponents could be Count Binface and any independent candidates.Farage faces scrutiny over donations, including alleged funding from convicted criminal George Cottrell for security and staffing; he is also under investigation by the standards commissioner regarding a £5 million gift received from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne. In fullNigel Farage latest: By-election turns to farce as parties refuse to engage with Reform leader’s ‘political tantrum’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
