As Nigel Farages desultory re election campaign spluttered into first gear, like a nervous first time driver pulling out for the first time after gaining their licence and shedding their learner wheels, more issues begin to emerge which cast further doubt as to whether Nigel Farage spent seconds or full minutes on thinking through the ramifications of his decision.
The latest wrinkle to add to the growing list which is topped by the decision of other parties not to engage in Nigels self pleasuring and then encounters the abandoning of the Manchester Mayoral race seems to be a lack of Nigel backing voters over August. This being peak summer holiday period.
True, it's entirely possible and straightforward to register for a postal vote. However the speed with which Reform are keen to put this spectacle behind them makes for a very tight margin. Furthermore, having to engage with Nigel Farage at peak travel time has also started discussion about his part in the ongoing delays to travel to the EU. With some comments already anticipating a chance to "Give Nigel a kicking" for the Brexit he delivered for a mere £5,000,000
With no firm date yet set, and unexpected issues from all quarters, the upcoming by election looks set to naturally attract the sort of attention that - for once - Nigel Farage and Reform would pay good money to go away.