Cometh the hour, cometh the Binface…

Looks like it may have nothing to do with her being a former MP.

Yes, security

And how he holds surgeries is either on this thread or on one of the others.

If the A Widdecombe maybe murder is because of her being an MP[or Reform], he wont be the only MP very bothered by security.

I havent seen the latest news about her.

“fancythat

Maremia
Yes Cossy if Farage had the interests of the people of Clacton as a priority, he would have at the very least have paid some fruitful visits.
Have you read why he allegedly doesnt?
And does things online?”

Not the old chestnut of “being shouted down” “harangued by other MPs” “hounded by the press”

Any of these? Coming into Parliament and showing his face is part of his job, it’s what he is paid to do, along with meeting with people in his constituency.

Or is it this “security” issue once again, which aside from the two milkshake episodes, no one appears to have publicly witnessed nor have they been reported to the police.

Farage is an MP, if he genuinely feels too scared to carry out this role, (despite having £5m specifically for security), then he should step down (and stay stepped down) and concentrate on his other 10 jobs.

He is taking our political system for one almighty ride!

Barbadosbelle
How is Farage showing concern for the people of Clacton? He is already their MP, he could visit more often, answer their letters, hold surgeries etc i.e do his job instead of the 12 other jobs he’s got. He doesn’t need to hold a phoney election .

Maremia

Yes Cossy if Farage had the interests of the people of Clacton as a priority, he would have at the very least have paid some fruitful visits.

Have you read why he allegedly doesnt?
And does things online?

Maremia

On the rare occasions that Farage attended the House of Commons, which issues affecting the Clacton citizens did he raise?

None as far as I’m aware, he generally like to turn up for PMQT so he could, yet again, be on TV!

On the rare occasions that Farage attended the House of Commons, which issues affecting the Clacton citizens did he raise?

Yes Cossy if Farage had the interests of the people of Clacton as a priority, he would have at the very least have paid some fruitful visits.

Vote Binface!

A friend on a Scottish Independence site has suggested we put forward a candidate there for English Independence .
I think a lot of folk might vote for that instead of for Farage…
How could Westminster refuse to let us go when England wants Independence .
Might be worth trying

Go binface!!

Insults from Farage supporters I will ignore. He is the mini Trump who is the king of insults.
I wish I could vote for Binface.

Fallingstar 15:47

Me too!

Go Binface!!

Cossy

Btw, * Barbadosbelle* I do hope that your continued use of the word intelligence isn’t inferring that anyone on this thread, which is using humour to prevent some of us becoming very angry at Farage’s use of our political system, is lacking in intelligence?

I, for one, am getting just a little tired of the very thinly veiled insults being thrown around on this site of late.

We are all educated, intelligent, humans who have much “lived” experienced and most of us are able to have both light hearted and serious debates on almost any topic and remain polite and friendly, totally accepting of the fact that our own views may not be shared with others.

I agree Cossy.
It is Farage who is making a mockery of politics in this country. Count Binface is mocking Farage and his lack of concern for anything other than his own ego.
And most intelligent people can differentiate between making a mockery of politics and using satire to mock politicians.
I welcome the antics of Count Binface as a comedic aside to what is a truly farcical situation, with Farage resigning in order to force a by-election in order to be voted in again.

Barbadosbelle

Hopefully, the good people of Clacton will go out and vote for NF in their droves. It's obvious that none of the other parties have any interest in the town and its people and I'm sure that Bin doesnt either.

There is no official record of tangible local achievements or infrastructure delivery by Nigel Farage since his election as the Reform UK MP for Clacton.

Critics, local councillors, and residents frequently characterise his tenure as that of a "political tourist" who uses the constituency primarily as a national media platform.

Farage has faced significant local backlash for missing all scheduled meetings of the Clacton Town Board, which oversees local regeneration projects.

Parliamentary registers show he has prioritized extensive international travel, including at least eight trips to the United States and high-profile visits to places like Mar-a-Lago, Florida, and Abu Dhabi.

Source: Google AI + various links.

The 'Bin' might not have much interest in the town, true - however, it could be argued that Farage is equally uninterested. He does, however, host a specialised business surgery in the area, and pens a weekly column for the local newspaper, but it's debateable whether this will be sufficient for the 'good people of Clacton' to vote in their droves - considering that Clacton is officially classified as one of the most severely deprived areas in England. For ordinary residents... their interests and concerns could well be at a more basic level.

And those working constituents might also be unimpressed with his voting record. Many were surprised to learn he voted against a bill aimed at banning controversial employment practices, such as "fire and rehire" and certain zero-hour contracts.

So we shall see.

Btw, * Barbadosbelle* I do hope that your continued use of the word intelligence isn’t inferring that anyone on this thread, which is using humour to prevent some of us becoming very angry at Farage’s use of our political system, is lacking in intelligence?

I, for one, am getting just a little tired of the very thinly veiled insults being thrown around on this site of late.

We are all educated, intelligent, humans who have much “lived” experienced and most of us are able to have both light hearted and serious debates on almost any topic and remain polite and friendly, totally accepting of the fact that our own views may not be shared with others.

Barbadosbelle

Cossy

"Won the hearts". Whose hearts?
Not mine or any of the intelligent people I know.

Politics should be taken seriously not hijacked by some idiot. This is our Country's future we're gambling with.

Hopefully, the good people of Clacton will go out and vote for NF in their droves. It's obvious that none of the other parties have any interest in the town and its people and I'm sure that Bin doesnt either.
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The only idiot “hijacking” politics is Farage!

You do understand that he already was the MP for Clacton, resigned for absolutely no reason and has triggered an expensive and unnecessary by-election at which he is standing again, whilst in the interim leaving Clacton with no MP at all??

Barbadosbelle

Vegansrock

.... or just shows the contempt and disinterest they have for the good people of Clacton

Im not sure how you arrive at that conclusion.

As I see it, it can certainly be argued that it shows their contempt for Farage, yes, but Farage is the one who has manufactured this situation for his own benefit, and he is the one who, in bringing about this totally unnecessary by-election, is blatently intending to use the people of Clacton for his own benefit.

Several extremely good explanations have already been given above about why the main parties are not engaging in this and not one of them seems to have anything to do with contempt for the people of Clacton.

Barbadosbelle

Witzend

All very very silly - and about a very important and serious scenario.

The other parties not even putting up a contender for Clacton shows their indifference/distain for the town and its people.

I hope that the people of Clacton go to the Polling Stations in their droves and re-elects NF. Judging by the onscreen interviews I've seen, they appear to have the intelligence and wisdom to do so.
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I’m sorry to disagree so vehemently, but the other parties not fielding candidates is due to Farage’s complete disdain for Clacton, both when he still was their MP, and now he’s resigned, only to stand again, and our UK political system.

He is an utter disgrace to Parliament, his own party and has shown utter contempt for the people of Clacton. This is a stunt and a totally unnecessary by-election and yet you’re asking people to take it seriously!

To use his role as a UK MP and GB News and his other media outlets to further his own ambitions and ego is unforgivable.

I truly hope he loses his seat and goes away, far far away!

Jaxjacky

Barbadosbelle perhaps you could explain why Mr Farage resigned, then promptly stood again as a candidate in the same constituency?
Because those actions have not taken politics seriously in my mind.

Totally agree.
Farage is just trying to dodge an inquiry into his dodgy donors.
The man has no consideration for his constituents he only cares about saving his own skin.

Barbadosbelle perhaps you could explain why Mr Farage resigned, then promptly stood again as a candidate in the same constituency?
Because those actions have not taken politics seriously in my mind.

Vegansrock

.... or just shows the contempt and disinterest they have for the good people of Clacton

Barbadosbelle

Cossy

"Won the hearts". Whose hearts?
Not mine or any of the intelligent people I know.

Politics should be taken seriously not hijacked by some idiot. This is our Country's future we're gambling with.

Hopefully, the good people of Clacton will go out and vote for NF in their droves. It's obvious that none of the other parties have any interest in the town and its people and I'm sure that Bin doesnt either.
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NF isn’t interested either. The constituents of Clacton have never seen him, he hasn’t held any surgeries and spent more time in the US sucking up to Trump than attending to his responsibilities here.
Nobody is taking this lightly but political satire is a much needed vent at times like this and has a history dating back centuries.

Barbadosbelle, Mr Farage is the Member of Parliament for this constituency, chosen by the electorate.
By elections are contested when the incumbent is either unable, or unwilling, to continue in this role.
Mr Farage is standing, therefore he is able, and willing, to remain the representative for these people.
There is no requirement, nor, I believe any precedent for anyone else to stand against an elected MP in post.

Cossy

"Won the hearts". Whose hearts?
Not mine or any of the intelligent people I know.

Politics should be taken seriously not hijacked by some idiot. This is our Country's future we're gambling with.

Hopefully, the good people of Clacton will go out and vote for NF in their droves. It's obvious that none of the other parties have any interest in the town and its people and I'm sure that Bin doesnt either.
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