Farage resigns as Clacton MP and will contest the by-election

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Nigel Farage is resigning as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election in the constituency - which he will stand in.

He says he wants the people of Clacton to decide whether he is worthy of representing them - not the mainstream media who he feels constantly attack him personally as well as the party he represents.

Can a political party pay for a by-election it is fielding a candidate for? Wouldn't there be a massive conflict of interest? Reeves will probably say it can't be done and Farage can strut about and say "well I did offer".

Has a party ever paid for a by-election,?

True

Burnham has no personal fortune. He has never had a real job.

Yes. The idea of a political party (or individual) bankrolling an election is fairly obviously problematic.

Absolutely.

If the people of Clacton are stupid enough and bigoted enough to vote for the king grifter as MP once, then they will certainly do it again.

What he stands for far outweighs how corrupt and lazy he is as an MP in their eyes.

Farage isn’t politics
Politics should uphold democracy
Reform are snake oil salesmen not a political party

No it can't be done. It's rather shocking that apparently neither he nor "the party" he has asked, don't know what is and isn't admissible spending for party funds.

But of course they do, they know they're at no risk whatsoever of having to cough up, whilst pretending that they made a good faith offer.

Anyone who thinks this a) could happen and b) is a good idea needs to have a wee sit down and think it through.

Following this precedent can Corbyn do whatever he likes as long as he keeps getting re-elected in Islington? The Greens in Brighton?

At least when Trump claims he can ignore law and regulations he can refer to a mandate from the entire country.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that Count Binface is the only other candidate to stand. It would make Farage look a complete fool.

This.
Did you demand that then…?

Id love to see Count Binface in Westminster.😍 I seem to remembering him having some sensible policies that I agreed with.

true but when its a part of it, etc

To be fair, Burnham stood down from his post to apply for a different job.
Farage is standing down from his job so he can "reapply" for the same job.
Madness - and the rules should be changed to disallow these sort of antics - if nothing's changed then the status quo should prevail.

50% good news then

I can't see anyone standing against him..it will be to humiliating to loose against him .
Probably a one horse race

Yes of course 😂😂😂

You're discounting Count Binface who has already indicated he will fight the seat.

I think it’s Count Binface and no one else. Not sure I would be pleased if I lived in Clacton.

If the other parties had any sense they'd let him run against Binface and no other candidates. Then wait until he gets recalled, make a pact, probably for just the Tories to run and maybe Restore. Throw everything at it and get him out.

I still think the Conservatives will have a candidate. Bit less sure than I was earlier but still.

I hope binface wins

Will he be allowed to wear his bin in Parliament? The mind boggles

Count Binface !! Please