# Farage's Clacton distraction

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Podcast: [The New Statesman Podcast, Subscriber Only Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-new-statesman-podcast-subscriber-only-edition-1939815)
Published: 2026-07-09T14:39:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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