Clacton by-election

Sunshinegirls

08:26Cossy

Errr if he doesn't want to be PM why's he standing again then? he's got plenty of money why not just walk away, your view doesn't make sense to me but heyho you know all about him as you follow his every move.

No need at all to be rude or sarky. I should have added, in my opinion.

I probably should remember to always add that, after all, we are all allowed our opinions, however silly others may find them!

Enjoy your day

The people of Clacton have said nothing has changed since Farage became their MP so why would they believe he will do more for them now.
People who find life very difficult will grasp at the straws Farage throws their way without asking how will he fulfil his promises.
The tax threshold rise won't benefit low earners.
He has no real workable plan to stop the boats.
The American style of healthcare doesn't work well for the poor. We shouldn't take our NHS for granted as all get treated regardless of wealth.

I think the Uniparty have created one almighty mess of this country in recent years. Importing millions of foreigners and the associated costs have ensured we cannot protect ourselves militarily.

We are a nation divided by the policies these parasitic politicians have imposed on hard working decent British people.

The man in the bin and those laughing at this hold them in the same contempt. What's the difference? No wonder they think bugger this for a game of soldiers.

westendgirl

Farage's purpose is division. That was his purpose in Brexit and it is his aim now. Who is behind this ?Surely that is why his income sources are being investigated.He has said how much he admires Putin and we've all seen his efforts to be a best buddy of Trump.
I find it difficult to see where his attraction lies.He props up a bar, waves a pint , utters a few words , does no real work and bingo!

I completely agree.

Galaxy

What else do they have. The people of Clacton ( one of the poorest places in the country) are currently being laughed at by a man in a bin. What would you like them to do?

But what has Farage actually done for the people of Clacton so far as their MP? His absence in the constituency stinks of contempt for them!
A man in a bin - who probably has more suitable clothing, should it be needed - could almost certainly represent them far better than self-serving Farage has done.

Farage's purpose is division. That was his purpose in Brexit and it is his aim now. Who is behind this ?Surely that is why his income sources are being investigated.He has said how much he admires Putin and we've all seen his efforts to be a best buddy of Trump.
I find it difficult to see where his attraction lies.He props up a bar, waves a pint , utters a few words , does no real work and bingo!

What else do they have. The people of Clacton ( one of the poorest places in the country) are currently being laughed at by a man in a bin. What would you like them to do?

I can understand the discontent with the 2 party system, life in general and frustation over the perception that newcomers have a good deal.

I can't understand what people think Farage will do and (importantly) how.

08:26Cossy

Errr if he doesn't want to be PM why's he standing again then? he's got plenty of money why not just walk away, your view doesn't make sense to me but heyho you know all about him as you follow his every move.

Sunshinegirls

08:14Cossy

Yes simplistic but also commonsense. This is why Nigel Farage is popular all his policies are what most people want obviously you can't please everyone.

Isn't this why Starmer was booted out he didn't give the majority what they wanted.

I respectfully disagree with everything you’ve just stated.

There’s nothing about Farage’s policies which are common sense, his stance and suggestions re “stopping the boats” break national, international and maritime laws. The raising of the tax threshold is a great idea, but it’s totally uncosted, his ideas around the NHS and wanting to emulate the USA model horrify me.

In terms of Starmer, the “people” voted him in, the media and his own party “booted him out” as you so eloquently put it.

I’m happy to agree to disagree, after all we are all different, have our own ideas and all of us are shaped by our lives and those we meet.

I will ask you one thing, let’s say all migrants and people on benefits “vanished” overnight, how would this improve your life?

vegansrock

So the other parties ( there are more than 2 btw) aren't joining in Nigel’s farce and he didn't predict that in his huge look at me tantrum. Its hilarious. Of course Clacton was chosen by him for the demographic - everyone can see that. Nige is obviously not the Establishment ( who are they ?) - he’s the epitome of the working man - he's got about 13 jobs. 🤣

It’s hilarious and just a little sad!

Farage doesn’t want to be PM, the job is too laborious and doesn’t pay enough and would have to be his only job.

Let’s just baton down the hatches, get out the popcorn and be prepared for a bumpy and hopefully interesting ride.

I may be alone, but I’m totally and completely unimpressed by Farage’s (pathetic) theatrics. If I want drama I’ll watch a thriller on the tellybox, or go to the theatre.

I want a safe pair of hands, Blair and Johnson gave us charisma and drama.

Btw, some of you seem to have forgotten how our political system actually works, unlike Trumpland, we don’t “enjoy” executive orders and Reform would have to get one helluva of a majority to get their many unworkable, uncosted policies through.

08:14Cossy

Yes simplistic but also commonsense. This is why Nigel Farage is popular all his policies are what most people want obviously you can't please everyone.

Isn't this why Starmer was booted out he didn't give the majority what they wanted.

I have a feeling that there is so much more to Reform's funding streams. There are lots of photos doing the rounds of Farage with Posh George and Nathan Gill, every one of them has links to Russia. Let's hope the media and other interested parties continue to dig into where their money comes from. Russians have been close to lots of MPs, not just Reform. I happen to know that the the late David Warburton (Conservative) also had links to Russians and so did Boris. I wonder how many others have taken Russian money

NF has been the most scrutinised, investigated person in Politics ever and nothing has ever stuck. I actually believe he has done nothing wrong. He is too smart to lie about this on national TV. In his statement I thought he explained himself very well and, to me, it made sense.

There is a Labour MP on TV talking about this just now and she is running him down and accusing him of stuff she cannot possibly know whether it’s true or not. They’re all spouting the same old lines “political stunt”. It’s nothing of the sort. If they thought they stood a chance at Clacton against NF they would be standing, no doubt about that.

Starmer the other day was all puffed up and spitting out the words that NF was wrapped up in sleaze. This is the man who has been forced to resign because of the sleaze he is involved with!

Come on Count Binface!

Sunshinegirls

Also why I'm on my bandstand😀
Why when a party is in power Lab or Cons if they want to be voted in again why don't they just give the people what they asked for.

If you don’t mind me saying this, that’s a very naive and simplistic view.

What have “the people asked for”?

We are all very different and all want different things from our government, but I guess we (might) all want a safe country, good public services and enough cash to pay our bills.

Other than that, clearly the left and right mainstream parties want entirely different things, How could any one government ever satisfy an entire country?

greyfur

*Farage seems positively inspirational compared to the other choices*

What is he inspiring?

He inspires me to 🤮🤮🤮

However, there’s no doubt he’s a good orator. However, if his MP performance is to be duplicated into PM performance, gawd help us all.

Also why I'm on my bandstand😀
Why when a party is in power Lab or Cons if they want to be voted in again why don't they just give the people what they asked for.

Casdon

The real question now I think is whether Reform will thrive once Farage has gone, rather than whether he will lead them to an election victory.

My reply to Casdon.

That is the big question. We don't know whether there can be a future for Reform without Farage.
Once he's dead in the water, that might well be it, but I do hark back again to Le Pen who resurfaces getting stronger each time.

I've voted Lab and Cons in the past but after this stitch up and witch hunt I'm determined to vote Reform next time. I agree with their policies and before anyone asks what are they just Google Reform Party policies. Do you remember the Trump witch hunt and how that ended with a thumping majority.
Why are the other parties are not standing errr perhaps they know they haven't got a chance in hell of winning just a thought.

Or it might be what will replace reform in that space. Nothing will have changed in a sense if Farage goes, the electorate remain the same and the issues remain the same.

Smileless2012

Trying not to think about Count Binface being the only one standing against Farage and winning!!!

Bring it on! Count B has some very sensible policies in his manifesto, including zero emissions from Piers Morgan, and the price of 99 Flake ice creams legally capped at 99p.

The real question now I think is whether Reform will thrive once Farage has gone, rather than whether he will lead them to an election victory.