Farage has resigned as an MP for Clacton?

Whats wee Burnie got to do with it? If that was wrong then this is wrong too.

Cossy

fancythat

^I quite agree, presumably he can stop the investigation into his finances now as he's not an MP & if re-elected scrutiny only applies to finances during the last year.
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Ah. That could be it.

I have heard or read about eight ideas about why he is really doing what he is doing, but this one makes the most sense I think.
Assuming that is how things work.

Whilst that sounds like a great idea in theory, I very much doubt this will happen in practice. Farage cannot just make the investigation vanish.

No. From what I have heard since, it restarts after he is reelected.

MawsRosie

Is this an admission of guilt and/or an attempt to evade further investigation ?
The fact that he LOOKS like a slimy toe-rag has absolutely nothing to do with my opinion of course.

Didn’t wee Burnie resign?

vegansrock

If it was a choice between him and Count Binface I’d vote for Binface.

I’d sooner vote for an occasional table.

If it was a choice between him and Count Binface I’d vote for Binface.

I hope, one way or another, the result of the by-election delivers a resounding blow to his enormous ego.

vegansrock

It would be great if all the other parties boycotted the election and its just him and Count Binface.

Hahaha

The Tories aren't going to run in this fake election. Lets hope the other parties follow suit.

I wonder when those who live in Clacton will even notice??
🙄

Thanks for that link Graphite- will watch this space!

Of course the House of Commons could refuse Farage's request to resign. See Moving the Writ:

www.parliament.uk/about/how/elections-and-voting/by-elections/

and

commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06576/

Must a writ be moved?

There is nothing in statute law or in Standing Orders obliging the House to move a writ for a by-election. It could choose to leave the seat without representation until the next General Election

As he barely represents Clacton now would the people be any worse off?

It would be great if all the other parties boycotted the election and its just him and Count Binface.

Oh how I’d love it it no one at all was up against him in the by election !

All this old c**p for absolutely no gain! That would be the best outcome!

fancythat

^I quite agree, presumably he can stop the investigation into his finances now as he's not an MP & if re-elected scrutiny only applies to finances during the last year.
^

Ah. That could be it.

I have heard or read about eight ideas about why he is really doing what he is doing, but this one makes the most sense I think.
Assuming that is how things work.

Whilst that sounds like a great idea in theory, I very much doubt this will happen in practice. Farage cannot just make the investigation vanish.

Galaxy

He is rattled which is interesting.
I suppose in a sense it may not mean much, I don't think the results of Makerfield meant too much, except that they wanted Burnham to be PM, so I don't necessarily think the result of the Clacton election will mean too much either.

Judging by the emerging news, it looks like the other parties are likely to boycott the by election and he will have no opponents, so you’re right, it could actually mean nothing at all - at least, until he gets the outcome of the investigation.

It’s not dull, anyway.

greyfur

Oh no! Man of the people, who tells it as it is. Supports farmers, likes a pint and will stop the boats.
Is this no longer true?

Of course it’s all still true, just add likes attention and loves a media circus!

Us “indignant lefties” as you so eloquently describe us, were actually equally indignant about the way in which AB got himself elected.

Many of us “indignant lefties” recognised that it left a sour taste in our mouths and that it could ultimately end in tears.

But, big but, AB and his situation are entirely different and he is not being investigated by an Ethics Committee, neither has he made a long public statement, filmed by his own media company, and sent into the BBC claiming he’s never done anything wrong, that he’s he most targeted, both physically and mentally, UK MP ever (bit disrespectful to the families of both David Amess and Jo Cox) and how the Times published a photo of his daughter’s front door, when he’d already had press releases (allegedly) from their during the Brexit campaign.

Nor is AB being funded by crypto millionaires and other dubious donors.

Let’s just wait and see how this (Farage & AB) pans out and see what the aftermath of summer recess brings to us all.

Ultimately I’m sure all of us, including “indignant lefties” simply want to see a fairer more equitable country, a stable economy and all of us benefitting.

Oh no! Man of the people, who tells it as it is. Supports farmers, likes a pint and will stop the boats.
Is this no longer true?

This decision does not mean the investigation will not take place, only that it will be suspended.

This is effectively a strategic move so that he will stand in the by-election without the public knowing what the outcome of the investigations are.

If he’s re-elected the investigation continues.

Casdon

The investigation into the £5m will recommence if he is reappointed as an MP according to both BBC and Sky News, so he can’t escape that by resigning now.

This is my understanding.

He is rattled which is interesting.
I suppose in a sense it may not mean much, I don't think the results of Makerfield meant too much, except that they wanted Burnham to be PM, so I don't necessarily think the result of the Clacton election will mean too much either.

spabbygirl- I agree with you apart from he can't stop investigation.

It remains the case that all gifts received in the 12 months prior to MP selection for Clacton in July 2024 are subject to declaration as outlined in relevant rules, whether or not he resigns and whether or not he is re elected as MP as part of this by election plan.

If. not re elected the sanction becomes somewhat meaningless in that immediate circumstance of not being Clacton MP. But the investigation outcome can and still would be published and will hang over him if he seeks to stick around in politics at nationals stage ie remain as Reform leader.

fancythat

From what I read, it said the investiagtions would be suspended.

I am thinking, if he is re elected, the investigations cannot, or would not continue.
I could be wrong on all counts.

I do believe that you are correct

The investigation into the £5m will recommence if he is reappointed as an MP according to both BBC and Sky News, so he can’t escape that by resigning now.

^I quite agree, presumably he can stop the investigation into his finances now as he's not an MP & if re-elected scrutiny only applies to finances during the last year.
^

Ah. That could be it.

I have heard or read about eight ideas about why he is really doing what he is doing, but this one makes the most sense I think.
Assuming that is how things work.