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Witzend Thu 09-Jul-26 18:54:29

Love it!

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:21:46

Barbadosbelle

Cossy

"Won the hearts". Whose hearts?
Not mine or any of the intelligent people I know.

Politics should be taken seriously not hijacked by some idiot. This is our Country's future we're gambling with.

Hopefully, the good people of Clacton will go out and vote for NF in their droves. It's obvious that none of the other parties have any interest in the town and its people and I'm sure that Bin doesnt either.
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The only idiot “hijacking” politics is Farage!

You do understand that he already was the MP for Clacton, resigned for absolutely no reason and has triggered an expensive and unnecessary by-election at which he is standing again, whilst in the interim leaving Clacton with no MP at all??

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:31:06

Btw, * Barbadosbelle* I do hope that your continued use of the word intelligence isn’t inferring that anyone on this thread, which is using humour to prevent some of us becoming very angry at Farage’s use of our political system, is lacking in intelligence?

I, for one, am getting just a little tired of the very thinly veiled insults being thrown around on this site of late.

We are all educated, intelligent, humans who have much “lived” experienced and most of us are able to have both light hearted and serious debates on almost any topic and remain polite and friendly, totally accepting of the fact that our own views may not be shared with others. flowers

Dickens Fri 10-Jul-26 15:32:15

Barbadosbelle

Hopefully, the good people of Clacton will go out and vote for NF in their droves. It's obvious that none of the other parties have any interest in the town and its people and I'm sure that Bin doesnt either.

There is no official record of tangible local achievements or infrastructure delivery by Nigel Farage since his election as the Reform UK MP for Clacton.

Critics, local councillors, and residents frequently characterise his tenure as that of a "political tourist" who uses the constituency primarily as a national media platform.

Farage has faced significant local backlash for missing all scheduled meetings of the Clacton Town Board, which oversees local regeneration projects.

Parliamentary registers show he has prioritized extensive international travel, including at least eight trips to the United States and high-profile visits to places like Mar-a-Lago, Florida, and Abu Dhabi.

Source: Google AI + various links.

The 'Bin' might not have much interest in the town, true - however, it could be argued that Farage is equally uninterested. He does, however, host a specialised business surgery in the area, and pens a weekly column for the local newspaper, but it's debateable whether this will be sufficient for the 'good people of Clacton' to vote in their droves - considering that Clacton is officially classified as one of the most severely deprived areas in England. For ordinary residents... their interests and concerns could well be at a more basic level.

And those working constituents might also be unimpressed with his voting record. Many were surprised to learn he voted against a bill aimed at banning controversial employment practices, such as "fire and rehire" and certain zero-hour contracts.

So we shall see.

Fallingstar Fri 10-Jul-26 15:47:05

Cossy

Btw, * Barbadosbelle* I do hope that your continued use of the word intelligence isn’t inferring that anyone on this thread, which is using humour to prevent some of us becoming very angry at Farage’s use of our political system, is lacking in intelligence?

I, for one, am getting just a little tired of the very thinly veiled insults being thrown around on this site of late.

We are all educated, intelligent, humans who have much “lived” experienced and most of us are able to have both light hearted and serious debates on almost any topic and remain polite and friendly, totally accepting of the fact that our own views may not be shared with others. flowers

I agree Cossy.
It is Farage who is making a mockery of politics in this country. Count Binface is mocking Farage and his lack of concern for anything other than his own ego.
And most intelligent people can differentiate between making a mockery of politics and using satire to mock politicians.
I welcome the antics of Count Binface as a comedic aside to what is a truly farcical situation, with Farage resigning in order to force a by-election in order to be voted in again.

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:49:48

Fallingstar 15:47

Me too!

Go Binface!!

AGAA4 Fri 10-Jul-26 16:19:00

Insults from Farage supporters I will ignore. He is the mini Trump who is the king of insults.
I wish I could vote for Binface.

Purplepixie Fri 10-Jul-26 16:25:06

Go binface!!

paddyann54 Fri 10-Jul-26 16:58:01

A friend on a Scottish Independence site has suggested we put forward a candidate there for English Independence .
I think a lot of folk might vote for that instead of for Farage…
How could Westminster refuse to let us go when England wants Independence .
Might be worth trying

Maremia Fri 10-Jul-26 17:09:13

Vote Binface!

Maremia Fri 10-Jul-26 17:11:47

Yes Cossy if Farage had the interests of the people of Clacton as a priority, he would have at the very least have paid some fruitful visits.

Maremia Fri 10-Jul-26 17:13:35

On the rare occasions that Farage attended the House of Commons, which issues affecting the Clacton citizens did he raise?

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 17:29:16

Maremia

On the rare occasions that Farage attended the House of Commons, which issues affecting the Clacton citizens did he raise?

None as far as I’m aware, he generally like to turn up for PMQT so he could, yet again, be on TV!

fancythat Fri 10-Jul-26 17:34:30

Maremia

Yes Cossy if Farage had the interests of the people of Clacton as a priority, he would have at the very least have paid some fruitful visits.

Have you read why he allegedly doesnt?
And does things online?

vegansrock Fri 10-Jul-26 17:37:53

Barbadosbelle
How is Farage showing concern for the people of Clacton? He is already their MP, he could visit more often, answer their letters, hold surgeries etc i.e do his job instead of the 12 other jobs he’s got. He doesn’t need to hold a phoney election .

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 18:11:09

“fancythat

Maremia
Yes Cossy if Farage had the interests of the people of Clacton as a priority, he would have at the very least have paid some fruitful visits.
Have you read why he allegedly doesnt?
And does things online?”

Not the old chestnut of “being shouted down” “harangued by other MPs” “hounded by the press”

Any of these? Coming into Parliament and showing his face is part of his job, it’s what he is paid to do, along with meeting with people in his constituency.

Or is it this “security” issue once again, which aside from the two milkshake episodes, no one appears to have publicly witnessed nor have they been reported to the police.

Farage is an MP, if he genuinely feels too scared to carry out this role, (despite having £5m specifically for security), then he should step down (and stay stepped down) and concentrate on his other 10 jobs.

He is taking our political system for one almighty ride!

fancythat Fri 10-Jul-26 18:23:37

Yes, security

And how he holds surgeries is either on this thread or on one of the others.

If the A Widdecombe maybe murder is because of her being an MP[or Reform], he wont be the only MP very bothered by security.

I havent seen the latest news about her.

fancythat Fri 10-Jul-26 18:26:19

Looks like it may have nothing to do with her being a former MP.

Dickens Fri 10-Jul-26 20:08:59

Maremia

On the rare occasions that Farage attended the House of Commons, which issues affecting the Clacton citizens did he raise?

House of Commons: According to parliamentary records, Farage rarely speaks about his seat in Parliament. Across his initial year in office, he mentioned Clacton only four to six times.

www.desmog.com/2026/07/07/nigel-farage-has-mentioned-clacton-only-twice-in-commons-during-past-year/

It's ludicrous that he is coining this resignation for re-election as a 'people versus the establishment' fight - in one of the most deprived areas of England, just how much does he have in common with the people of Clacton?

If he's re-elected, is he going to fight with 'the people' to improve their lot in life?

I'm tired of his victimhood - he's provocative and controversial, and proud of it, so of course he will be held to account for the things he says and does. Or doesn't do.

Dickens Fri 10-Jul-26 20:14:34

Have only just tuned in to the news About Ann Widdecombe.

Truly shocking, she didn't deserve that, and should have been safe in her own home.

Oh, goodness, what a world we live in.

Fallingstar Fri 10-Jul-26 20:20:17

Well said Dickens 20.08.
What issues has he raised for the people of Clacton, how has he championed their lot in life??
This ‘People versus the establishment’ fight is a total joke and is the self same platform Trump used. Meanwhile Trump and his family are benefitting financially from the war in Iran and Farage has millions donated to his own self by dubious donors.
Yeah some Robin Hood!

Witzend Fri 10-Jul-26 20:21:19

Barbadosbelle

Witzend

All very very silly - and about a very important and serious scenario.

The other parties not even putting up a contender for Clacton shows their indifference/distain for the town and its people.

I hope that the people of Clacton go to the Polling Stations in their droves and re-elects NF. Judging by the onscreen interviews I've seen, they appear to have the intelligence and wisdom to do so.
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We will have to agree to differ, Barbadosbelle. I always thought Farage was a nasty little spiv, and I fervently hope this by election will leave him with a lot of egg on his face, and his political career largely in the bin.

Wyllow3 Fri 10-Jul-26 20:28:51

IMO it shows nothing of the kind, it is yet more whipping up division, and was utterly, completely, unnecessary.

The other parties have enough on their plate - tackling at last the care system, all trying their other crucial issues like the NHS facing the summer - Trumps effectively creating an oil crisis and prices maybe affected for all of us in the winter -

rather than engage in this childish self-whining and grandiosity and demanding that all join in!

Wyllow3 Fri 10-Jul-26 20:30:51

And serious discussions heard on R4 today about actually dealing with what Farage makes most fuss about - irregular migration, and he tries to throw spanners in the works.

How exactly do his actions benefit the people of Clacton

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 20:58:51

fancythat

Yes, security

And how he holds surgeries is either on this thread or on one of the others.

If the A Widdecombe maybe murder is because of her being an MP[or Reform], he wont be the only MP very bothered by security.

I havent seen the latest news about her.

It’s been made very clear in the press that the Police do not believe this atrocious act of murder of Anne Widdecombe is either political or terrorism.

Speculation is never helpful.

Farage has £5m to spend on security, he appears to have no issues socialising in Frinton or Great Bentley nor jetting off here, there and everywhere.

As I said earlier, if Farage is afraid of fulfilling his entire MP role he should do something else.

He’s too scared to go to the HoC is he to vote ? But not so scared that he can turn up for the televised PMQT?

Honestly…….

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 21:00:41

Wyllow3

IMO it shows nothing of the kind, it is yet more whipping up division, and was utterly, completely, unnecessary.

The other parties have enough on their plate - tackling at last the care system, all trying their other crucial issues like the NHS facing the summer - Trumps effectively creating an oil crisis and prices maybe affected for all of us in the winter -

rather than engage in this childish self-whining and grandiosity and demanding that all join in!

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