# Reform UK Prioritizes Clacton Over Manchester | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-09T09:46:45+00:00
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Reform UK is pivoting its activists from the high-stakes Greater Manchester mayoral race to Nigel Farage’s Clacton byelection — a move that signals desperation or strategy, as Farage’s personal recontest threatens to overshadow their regional momentum. After smashing Labour in local elections across Greater Manchester, winning over a hundred seats and polling neck-and-neck with Labour, the party now faces a choice: defend their gains or rally behind Farage’s controversial, establishment-battling bid. Critics call the Clacton race a “vanity project,” with only fringe candidates stepping up to challenge Farage — while Labour, bruised by recent losses, remains on high alert in Greater Manchester, where the July 30th mayoral showdown could reshape the political landscape. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef63c99e50cd762e

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