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A message to the people of Clacton

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MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 09/07/2026 18:25

You will win the undying respect and gratitude of the whole nation if you use your votes to kick Farage out and elect Count Binface as your local MP.

And I don't think you will regret it. Underneath the silliness, there is an intelligent man with a genuine commitment to democracy. He might be a joker, but I believe he would serve you well if elected. And definitely better than Farage.

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HRTQueen · 10/07/2026 21:48

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 19:30

If you're not, I sincerely apologise to you.

He doesn't listen to or engage with people though, in any real way, that could affect change for them.

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No I am not

but I do disagree I do believe people do or have felt listened by him, and surely what they feel as their experience is valid and why he has been so successful

HeHasMyVote · 10/07/2026 21:15

I find it slightly annoying to read the few posts with sneery undertones about Clacton and its residents, especially one saying along the lines of “reap what you sow”

As a reminder, 54% of those who voted did not vote for Farage. And I’d imagine a large number of those who did are bloody disillusioned and fed up of how everyday life can be for some of them. Farage has a clever way with words, a lot of people aren’t politically savvy, etc etc.

I live in one of the villages that comes under the Clacton constituency and I love living here. I am seriously considering voting for Count Binface, as opposed to not voting or spoiling my ballot. I’d like to see Farage face a humiliating defeat. I’m more concerned that Essex County Council has fallen to Reform, and am nervous as to how that’s going to impact things in the coming months, I’m predicting fuck up after fuck up tbh.

I know it all seems like a big joke to lots of people, and I agree that it’s quite amusing, but it’s a bit demoralising when some people make snap judgements about a place and the people who live there.

PickAChew · 10/07/2026 20:12

HRTQueen · 10/07/2026 19:11

Do you believe that what Farage says is what he believes ?

I have not once said he is right,in what he does what I have said is that he listened/engaged with people and they believed they were listened to hence why we are where we are, no longer a part of the EU and our politics is far too influenced by him

The man lies as he breathes and has the sincerity of a snake. I thought I had made that clear.

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 19:30

HRTQueen · 10/07/2026 19:15

And why do you think I don’t agree
with you

have you assumed I am a Farage supporter

If you're not, I sincerely apologise to you.

He doesn't listen to or engage with people though, in any real way, that could affect change for them.

HRTQueen · 10/07/2026 19:15

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 16:32

Do you mean that NF might...lie?

I'd prefer leaders and lawmakers who don't want to ' Sell England [and the rest of GB] by the Pound' @peakyblenders

Apologies to Genesis.

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And why do you think I don’t agree
with you

have you assumed I am a Farage supporter

HRTQueen · 10/07/2026 19:11

PickAChew · 10/07/2026 16:22

What?

Do you believe that what Farage says is what he believes ?

I have not once said he is right,in what he does what I have said is that he listened/engaged with people and they believed they were listened to hence why we are where we are, no longer a part of the EU and our politics is far too influenced by him

Globelover · 10/07/2026 18:24

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 17:39

Keeping it classy then.

There is no point having a sensible debate with a smug, lying, slippery idiot. I might up a new football chant, like the english fans did for trump

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 18:18

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 18:07

I wouldn't know as I don't have any wish to shout on a street.

But plenty do. I'm not saying you.

If 40 odd years ago you'd been on demos where people were actually Sieg Heiling at you (before the missiles, and they were not milkshakes) you might have a sense of perspective about a few verbal jibes directed at a politician.

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 18:07

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 17:51

But you didn't say 'or'. Interjections from the crowd are not the same as throwing missiles.

Right wing demonstrations are always so much predicated on the principles of respectful, civilised debate, of course. We should not forget that.

I wouldn't know as I don't have any wish to shout on a street.

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 17:51

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 17:38

I said heckling and throwing milkshakes. I could have said "or", although the milkshake idiots normally have a mouthful to say at the same time.

But you didn't say 'or'. Interjections from the crowd are not the same as throwing missiles.

Right wing demonstrations are always so much predicated on the principles of respectful, civilised debate, of course. We should not forget that.

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 17:39

Globelover · 10/07/2026 17:36

Sweary shouting in my case, I can't stand him.

Keeping it classy then.

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 17:38

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 17:02

You're making things up now (although that does seem to be a bit of a Reform trait), nowhere has that poster said she'd throw anything at anyone.

Politicians have been called out by the crowd for centuries. Some of them are quick witted enough to respond and some aren't. A lot like comedians, which I think gives Binny something of an advantage.

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I said heckling and throwing milkshakes. I could have said "or", although the milkshake idiots normally have a mouthful to say at the same time.

Globelover · 10/07/2026 17:36

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 16:52

What would heckling look like? It's normally the behaviour of big toddlers who resort to that and throwing milk shakes over MPs.

Sweary shouting in my case, I can't stand him.

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 17:36

PickAChew · 10/07/2026 17:31

Have you never watched any footage from the Commons?

That is totally different to bystanders, with nothing better to do than harrass MPs they don't like - whoever the MP is.

PickAChew · 10/07/2026 17:31

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 16:52

What would heckling look like? It's normally the behaviour of big toddlers who resort to that and throwing milk shakes over MPs.

Have you never watched any footage from the Commons?

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 17:02

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 16:52

What would heckling look like? It's normally the behaviour of big toddlers who resort to that and throwing milk shakes over MPs.

You're making things up now (although that does seem to be a bit of a Reform trait), nowhere has that poster said she'd throw anything at anyone.

Politicians have been called out by the crowd for centuries. Some of them are quick witted enough to respond and some aren't. A lot like comedians, which I think gives Binny something of an advantage.

LuckyHazelFox · 10/07/2026 16:52

Globelover · 10/07/2026 14:42

I'll heckle him if I get the chance!

What would heckling look like? It's normally the behaviour of big toddlers who resort to that and throwing milk shakes over MPs.

Uricon2 · 10/07/2026 16:32

HRTQueen · 10/07/2026 16:04

Have you not posted along the lines that what he says and what he wants/believes does not always match

Do you mean that NF might...lie?

I'd prefer leaders and lawmakers who don't want to ' Sell England [and the rest of GB] by the Pound' @peakyblenders

Apologies to Genesis.

PickAChew · 10/07/2026 16:22

HRTQueen · 10/07/2026 16:04

Have you not posted along the lines that what he says and what he wants/believes does not always match

What?

peakyblenders · 10/07/2026 16:04

the80sweregreat · 09/07/2026 18:28

I’m more annoyed that tax payers money is being used for this and the same with the Makerfield by election too. We are constantly told ‘ there’s no money ‘ yet millions are being found for this.

The country needs change though.

HRTQueen · 10/07/2026 16:04

PickAChew · 10/07/2026 14:16

He campaigned for that on the basis that it would improve people's lives, though. He didn't tell people that leaving the EU would make European travel more difficult, make business harder to conduct with the EU, make products more expensive and harder to obtain, make it harder to control immigration from outside Europe. No, it was all about sovereignty and freedom and money being freed up for the NHS.

Oh, and he had scant regard for rules then, too
Ukip-controlled group 'misspent' €500,000 on Brexit campaign | UK Independence party (Ukip) | The Guardian share.google/6MKwgZ3bNeIX94zOP

Have you not posted along the lines that what he says and what he wants/believes does not always match

DdraigGoch · 10/07/2026 16:00

HideousKinky · 09/07/2026 19:26

One of his policies was banning noisy snacks in theatres.
I think I'd vote for him for that alone

Promised to conscript people who put their phone on speaker on the trains.

Sensible policies for a happier Britain!

For this particular by-election he needs something really radical. He should promise not to accept millions in bribes from tax-dodging billionaires! See Farage try to beat that.

Persephonia1966 · 10/07/2026 14:54

the80sweregreat · 09/07/2026 18:40

I felt a bit sorry for the people on the beach who were hi jacked by a bbc presenter yesterday to ask about it in Clacton. They clearly didn’t know about the money he had received and didn’t seem very informed about why his doing this. I know many people who don’t follow politics and don’t take any notice, but it felt like a coup ‘ oh let’s find people who don’t have much of a clue’ :(

Oh god, the panic of being stopped by a media person and having to say something intelligent about politics. I'm pretty well informed, but if someone randomly stopped me, on camera, on a hot day when I was trying to relax I'd probably come across as really dim.
So I wouldn't judge people for how they come across in those situations, no matter if they are left or right. I hate the way these vox pops get posted online as an example that this group or that are stupid.

ghostyslovesheets · 10/07/2026 14:51

Viviennemary · 10/07/2026 10:28

I disagree. It's a poor show from the other parties. They're ganging up against Nigel Farage. It's not a good look imho.

It’s like someone shooting themself in the foot and then complaining no one stopped them buying a gun 😂 poor little Nigel been picked on by the big boys

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 10/07/2026 14:50

Globelover · 10/07/2026 14:42

I'll heckle him if I get the chance!

I miss the laughing emoji!!

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