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GazPacho79 · 14/08/2026 08:45

Come on OP, did you really think the result would be any different? Count Binface is very funny and actually seems like a nice chap, but it is just a joke. I'm quite impressed he got as many votes as he did!

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SomaTaim · 14/08/2026 08:50

Like I said I’m disgusted and disappointed.

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LauraNorda · 14/08/2026 08:53

Why are you bothered? You don't live in Clacton.

If Reform ever do get in, will the men in white coats have to take you away?

Pigeoninthebath · 14/08/2026 08:55

"I've met the man in the street. He's a cunt."
Sid Vicious.

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 08:55

My politics sit left of centre but I can clearly see the harm being done by this incessant scolding of people who have a different view.

Voting and recent events have CLEARLY shown that a great many, a majority of British people want illegal immigration stopped and legal immigration more strictly controlled.

Everyone needs to listen.

People voting for Farage have as much right to a vote and an opinion as anyone else and if this scolding by people who see themselves as "betters" and Remain/Restore as "a basket of deplorables" need to take a long hard look at themselves and their own bigotries.

AutisticMumOf2 · 14/08/2026 08:58

Maybe they wanted the investigation to go ahead. But yes very disappointing. He probably brought his votes.

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 09:01

Personally I think the major parties have treated the people of Clacton with contempt due to shameful cowardice.

Why did Labour/Conservatives not stand and run a great campaign offering locals real choice? Fear of the optics of loosing?

So the people of Clactons MP and their right to political choice was less important to the government and shadow than the optics of loss. And they wanted them to vote for a person with no political experience who is a national joke, a man dressed as a bin? As their MP? Ha bloody ha, hilarious - it's only fucking Clapham eh? Who gives a fuck Clacton!

It really is fucking disgusting OP, but Farage is not the only one with his arse on show.

Pigeoninthebath · 14/08/2026 09:01

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 08:55

My politics sit left of centre but I can clearly see the harm being done by this incessant scolding of people who have a different view.

Voting and recent events have CLEARLY shown that a great many, a majority of British people want illegal immigration stopped and legal immigration more strictly controlled.

Everyone needs to listen.

People voting for Farage have as much right to a vote and an opinion as anyone else and if this scolding by people who see themselves as "betters" and Remain/Restore as "a basket of deplorables" need to take a long hard look at themselves and their own bigotries.

Why do you think people vote for a man who when he had a position of power barely attended? He failed to show up to represent his constituents day after day for years. Why do the they think he will step up and act now based on all evidence.

This is one of the reasons people question why people would vote for Farage.

It's not a 'scolding by betters'. It's a reasonable concern/question.

Pigeoninthebath · 14/08/2026 09:01

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 09:01

Personally I think the major parties have treated the people of Clacton with contempt due to shameful cowardice.

Why did Labour/Conservatives not stand and run a great campaign offering locals real choice? Fear of the optics of loosing?

So the people of Clactons MP and their right to political choice was less important to the government and shadow than the optics of loss. And they wanted them to vote for a person with no political experience who is a national joke, a man dressed as a bin? As their MP? Ha bloody ha, hilarious - it's only fucking Clapham eh? Who gives a fuck Clacton!

It really is fucking disgusting OP, but Farage is not the only one with his arse on show.

Edited

Clapham????????????????

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 09:02

@Pigeoninthebath because they didn't want to vote for a man dressed as a bin and be a global laughing stock in many cases I imagine. I would have been very upset none of the real parties gave a fuck about us.

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 09:02

Many apologies - Clacton! I will correct if allowed

emuloc · 14/08/2026 09:03

He can’t even bring himself to come to your town to accept the vote. He is laughing at you.

This. He spends more time in America chasing the tail of Trump. Maybe the people of Clacton who voted for him, find that acceptable. He will do nothing for those people.

noblegiraffe · 14/08/2026 09:04

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 08:55

My politics sit left of centre but I can clearly see the harm being done by this incessant scolding of people who have a different view.

Voting and recent events have CLEARLY shown that a great many, a majority of British people want illegal immigration stopped and legal immigration more strictly controlled.

Everyone needs to listen.

People voting for Farage have as much right to a vote and an opinion as anyone else and if this scolding by people who see themselves as "betters" and Remain/Restore as "a basket of deplorables" need to take a long hard look at themselves and their own bigotries.

Voting and recent events have CLEARLY shown that a great many, a majority of British people want illegal immigration stopped and legal immigration more strictly controlled.

Sure. So do politicians of parties other than Reform. Five Mill Farage isn't exactly standing against a bunch of politicians who want more illegal immigration and to encourage the boats.

HellonHeels · 14/08/2026 09:04

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 08:55

My politics sit left of centre but I can clearly see the harm being done by this incessant scolding of people who have a different view.

Voting and recent events have CLEARLY shown that a great many, a majority of British people want illegal immigration stopped and legal immigration more strictly controlled.

Everyone needs to listen.

People voting for Farage have as much right to a vote and an opinion as anyone else and if this scolding by people who see themselves as "betters" and Remain/Restore as "a basket of deplorables" need to take a long hard look at themselves and their own bigotries.

Agree strongly with this and I'm not a populist/ Reform / restore supporter.

itsgettingweird · 14/08/2026 09:04

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 09:01

Personally I think the major parties have treated the people of Clacton with contempt due to shameful cowardice.

Why did Labour/Conservatives not stand and run a great campaign offering locals real choice? Fear of the optics of loosing?

So the people of Clactons MP and their right to political choice was less important to the government and shadow than the optics of loss. And they wanted them to vote for a person with no political experience who is a national joke, a man dressed as a bin? As their MP? Ha bloody ha, hilarious - it's only fucking Clapham eh? Who gives a fuck Clacton!

It really is fucking disgusting OP, but Farage is not the only one with his arse on show.

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Haven’t you too?

Seen as it’s Clacton!

LizzieSiddal · 14/08/2026 09:05

It’s bewildering that anyone would vote for this man who is a proven liar, racist and misogynist.

GladThat · 14/08/2026 09:05

Such a huge waste of tax payer money.

I thought Reform were about making huge savings….

Additup · 14/08/2026 09:05

Pigeoninthebath · 14/08/2026 09:01

Why do you think people vote for a man who when he had a position of power barely attended? He failed to show up to represent his constituents day after day for years. Why do the they think he will step up and act now based on all evidence.

This is one of the reasons people question why people would vote for Farage.

It's not a 'scolding by betters'. It's a reasonable concern/question.

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I assume its because they either genuinely agree with NF and/or they want to send a message to other parties. Just like in all elections ever.

Pigeoninthebath · 14/08/2026 09:06

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 09:02

@Pigeoninthebath because they didn't want to vote for a man dressed as a bin and be a global laughing stock in many cases I imagine. I would have been very upset none of the real parties gave a fuck about us.

There were other alternatives in CLACTON.

Dunnocantthinkofone · 14/08/2026 09:07

Labour and conservatives had a chance to get him out and bottled it.
perhaps they should be the recipients of your frustration rather than the people of Clacton

Pigeoninthebath · 14/08/2026 09:07

Vote Farage. Friend of Andrew Tate.
Birds of a feather.

hattie43 · 14/08/2026 09:08

Why can’t you just see that not everyone shares your views , it’s a democracy and people can vote any which way they choose .

LizzieSiddal · 14/08/2026 09:08

Dunnocantthinkofone · 14/08/2026 09:07

Labour and conservatives had a chance to get him out and bottled it.
perhaps they should be the recipients of your frustration rather than the people of Clacton

It’s not up to Labour or Conservatives to play along with his nonsense.

emuloc · 14/08/2026 09:08

LizzieSiddal · 14/08/2026 09:05

It’s bewildering that anyone would vote for this man who is a proven liar, racist and misogynist.

Indeed. It obviously is not a problem for those who voted for him.

hedgeknight · 14/08/2026 09:09

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 14/08/2026 09:01

Personally I think the major parties have treated the people of Clacton with contempt due to shameful cowardice.

Why did Labour/Conservatives not stand and run a great campaign offering locals real choice? Fear of the optics of loosing?

So the people of Clactons MP and their right to political choice was less important to the government and shadow than the optics of loss. And they wanted them to vote for a person with no political experience who is a national joke, a man dressed as a bin? As their MP? Ha bloody ha, hilarious - it's only fucking Clapham eh? Who gives a fuck Clacton!

It really is fucking disgusting OP, but Farage is not the only one with his arse on show.

Edited

The cowardice is all on Farage.

He wasted money and time on a by election he didn't need to call.

An absent MP who can't even be bothered to be at the count.

At least the Standards investigation can now continue.