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How To Win An Election · July 7 · 20 min

How Farage Triggered A By-Election

Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as an MP, saying he will fight a 'people versus the establishment' by-election in Clacton. Is it a high risk stunt by the Reform UK leader? When have by-elections backfired in the past, and will it make questions about his finances, and his future, go away? Hugo, Sally, Polly and Danny analyse Farage's gamble. Send your questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as an MP, saying he will fight a 'people versus the establishment' by-election in Clacton.


Is it a high risk stunt by the Reform UK leader? When have by-elections backfired in the past, and will it make questions about his finances, and his future, go away?


Hugo, Sally, Polly and Danny analyse Farage's gamble.


Send your questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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