Episode
Could Farage's by-election plan backfire?
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- Electoral Dysfunction
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 2528
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Summary
Rachel Reeves says if Nigel Farage wants to "spend the summer arguing with a bin" then that's up to him. The Reform leader triggered a by-election by resigning this week. He is standing again to fight for the seat. Count Binface is one of those planning to stand against him in Clacton but the main parties won't be there. Beth, Ruth and Harriet dig into whether there are cracks in Farage's plan to reset the narrative after claims about his financial arrangements. Plus, Beth is fresh off the prime minister's plane from Turkey where Sir Keir Starmer was given an illegal gift he couldn't bring back with him. Andy Burnham's also promised MPs an overhaul in party culture. Harriet and Ruth debate whether the changes will ever happen. We’ll be back on Tuesday for our Sky News Insider subscribers. Find out how to subscribe to our members club Sky News Insider here: skynews.com/electoraldysfunction Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over. Find out more and subscribe: skynews.com/electoraldysfunction Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected] . As of July 9th, we’re aware of the following people and parties planning to stand in the Clacton by-election: Adham Alkhatip, Forward Party Count Binface, Independent Piers Corbyn, Independent Nigel Farage, Reform Laurence Fox, Reclaim Party Ollie Granger, Independent Luke Worley, Independent