By-elections are being held in the British Clacton constituency on Thursday, where Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is attempting to regain a seat in the House of Commons. The voting was triggered by Farage himself when he gave up his mandate in July following accusations related to undisclosed donations. El Mundo ↗
According to available reports, Farage is the favourite in the election, but the vote is also attracting attention for an unusually long list of candidates. On the ballot paper, marked as the longest in British electoral history, there also appear eccentric and fringe candidates including Count Binface, a politician who appears in a garbage bin costume, and Howling Laud Hope. Tagesspiegel ↗
The election has political significance for Farage, as its announcement was perceived as a risky move. He is trying to confirm voter support in Clacton and present himself as a local candidate standing against the political establishment. The Reform UK campaign, according to analysed advertisements, combined anti-system rhetoric with practical local issues.
Despite the attention gained by unconventional candidates, it is not expected that they would seriously threaten Farage's chances of victory. The result will be monitored mainly as a test of his personal support and Reform UK's position at a time when the party is building its politics on rejecting immigration and criticising traditional parties.
Farage fights in Clacton for his return to British parliament
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Farage on course to win back Clacton seat in by-election
RTE News
| 07:00 13.08.
Nigel Farage paints himself as local hero in fight to win Clacton
Politico Europe
| 04:00 13.08.
Großbritannien - Nach Mandatsniederlegung: Farage tritt zur Nachwahl an
Deutschlandfunk
| 00:37 13.08.
Las elecciones forzadas de Clacton: "Nigel Farage es el mejor. Hay que expulsar a los extranjeros"
El Mundo
| 22:49 12.08.
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