Episode
Farage's Clacton distraction
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- Jul 9, 2026
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- 3362
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Summary
Nigel Farage, pollings' current front runner to win the next general election, has resigned as an MP. However, he plans to stand as a candidate in the by-election this move will trigger. Labour, the Lib Dems and the Tories have labelled this a "stunt" and won't stand in the contest. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is continuing to prepare for power… Tom McTague is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Ethan Croft to discuss.