Farage has resigned as an MP for Clacton?

Sunshinegirls

I have spoken to the CEO of Tendring District Council. Reform has offered to cover the cost of the by-election.

I will be writing to Rachel Reeves later today with the same message.

Given that we asked for this by-election in the first place, it’s only right that we pay for it. Nigel Farage

Unlike Burnham and Labour making the people/tax payers pay for his ambition to become PM and also triggering a Mayoral election costing thousands of pounds.

And your point is? ….

Sunshinegirls

I have spoken to the CEO of Tendring District Council. Reform has offered to cover the cost of the by-election.

I will be writing to Rachel Reeves later today with the same message.

Given that we asked for this by-election in the first place, it’s only right that we pay for it. Nigel Farage

Unlike Burnham and Labour making the people/tax payers pay for his ambition to become PM and also triggering a Mayoral election costing thousands of pounds.

Oh please! Don't you recognise circus showmanship here? A bit of 😇😇😇

The man has £5.000.000 for "security"

Not to mention Cottrell

www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/06/reform-uk-nigel-farage-george-cottrell

plus goodness knows which large country behind the scenes 🤷‍♂️

Farage is forcing this by-election. Please don’t couch this as Reform doing the people a favour.

Instead of throwing a tantrum, Farage could continue in his role as Clacton’s MP. It was a job he was elected to do for five years at a public cost of some £500,000 plus, but for the last two years has largely failed to do.

He could actually do some work in his constituency each week and over the summer, when Parliament it is recess, and let the investigations into his dubious finances take their course.

Instead, we are going to be subjected to this circus.

That said, I’m enjoying some of the commentary on other platforms e.g. that other parties see this for the stunt that it is, don’t bother to contest and let Reform spend thousands for Farage to slog it out with Count Binface.

Which receptacle that is full of rubbish would you vote for?

When he says he’s been the most targeted politician in this country for many years all I can think about is Jo Cox ( I still hold Farage responsible for her death and will never forgive him for it, or forget). Is there any way of finding out the truth about his comment re being attacked by a mob but not reporting it to the police?

I have spoken to the CEO of Tendring District Council. Reform has offered to cover the cost of the by-election.

I will be writing to Rachel Reeves later today with the same message.

Given that we asked for this by-election in the first place, it’s only right that we pay for it. Nigel Farage

Unlike Burnham and Labour making the people/tax payers pay for his ambition to become PM and also triggering a Mayoral election costing thousands of pounds.

Tendring, for those who don’t know this part of Essex is actually the constituency, it includes Clacton, Frinton and Jaywick and some smaller villages.

Mr Google tells me this:-

“Nigel Farage’s achievements in Tendring over the last 24 months are primarily political, most notably securing a comprehensive sweep of local government seats for Reform UK—including taking overall control of Essex County Council in the 2026 local elections. However, his tangible legislative accomplishments as an MP have been limited, and his tenure has recently ended in a resignation.The primary highlights of his record in the constituency include:Local Government Takeovers: Reform UK achieved dominance in the region, winning all targeted council seats for Clacton and securing majority control of Essex County Council.Parliamentary Activity: While his party achieved significant local electoral growth, his personal parliamentary record has been criticized as relatively inactive; his public speeches and attendance records in the House of Commons were notably lower than other party leaders.Recent Resignation: Farage resigned as the MP for Clacton, triggering an unexpected summer by-election in the constituency. He claimed the vote would be a "people versus the establishment" showdown and stated that Reform UK would foot the bill for the by-election.”

25Avalon

Let the people of Clacton decide. For all we know he may be a very good constituency MP.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 How he can possibly be a good constituency MP is utterly beyond me, he has missed 77 consecutive parliamentary votes, he does not appear in the HoC unless it’s for PM Question Time, he doesn’t hold surgeries, he doesn’t meet with his constancies on a 1-2-1 and (I may be wrong) he doesn’t maintain a parliamentary office within his constituency and, it seems, in the last two years he’s spent more time out of the country, than within. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

15:53*Luckygirl*3

Burnham the so called 'King of the North' got another Labour MP to resign in Makerfield and forced PM Keir Starmer to resign because he wanted his job.

GrannyGravy13

Apparently Reform UK have offered to cover the full cost of the by-election 🤷‍♀️

That would be a good idea, the other parties could call Farage’s bluff and not stand at all, he would be re-elected, the investigation would recommence, and if he is found guilty another by election, aka the real contest, could take place.

25Avalon

Let the people of Clacton decide. For all we know he may be a very good constituency MP.

That’s not what this is about though. If he has broken parliamentary rules then he has to be punished in the same way any other MP would be, regardless of other considerations.

Apparently Reform UK have offered to cover the full cost of the by-election 🤷‍♀️

Seriously ... no MP should be allowed to force a by-election by resigning and then stand themselves. There should be a rule about this. It is simply using the system to make a point, in the process of which the tax payer has to fork out the vast expense involved.

Let the people of Clacton decide. For all we know he may be a very good constituency MP.

Well, if Mr Farage feels that he has been misrepresented by any media, he could sue .
My former MP, Jonathan Aitken did this.
Of course, it ended with Mr Aitken proved a liar in court, bankrupt and in jail, but..

Is this an admission of guilt and/or an attempt to evade further investigation ?
The fact that he LOOKS like a slimy toe-rag has absolutely nothing to do with my opinion of course.

I've just looked up past suspensions. They aren't for very long - he could just wait it out then do what he was going to anyway.

LemonJam

As I understand it the investigation would be suspended but would resume if re elected as MP. He is merely trying to get ahead of investigation outcome by calling for a by election and retaining control before the investigation outcome taints the minds of Clacton residents. Two fingers ups basically.....

If that was true[not saying you are wrong], wouldnt they get tainted after wards anyway?
Or am I missing something?

From what I’ve heard Farage never shows his face in his constituency

But hasnt that been explained as he fears for his safety?
Cant quite remember now.
I have tried to keep out of the Farage stuff for the last few weeks, as thought something big was coming regarding what he was going to do next. So couldnt see the point in me speculating.
Not sure anyone saw this new idea coming?

LemonJam

Please someone from Clacoti=on help us out and share your views!

Farage as his dramatic, angry, narcissistic, bombastic self playing to the theatre. And, no surprises, unwilling to take any questions he must reading control at all times when his back is up against the wall

Farage is cunningly seeking to seize the initiative, undermine the Standard Commissioner investigation (which will be suspended until after by election but could then resume taking the winds out of its outcome sails) by saying "the people of Clacton will decide on his behaviour" - not the establishment. Plain game playing, theatre and 2 fingers up supposedly against the establishment of which he so wants to be a part.

He's framing his position as a victim of the press e.g. "why should I be judged by the press"? Well actually the press are doing what they always do, report, love the drama and copy and it is factually the Standards Committee that will judge his behaviour in public office (not the press) and then the electorate who offers their vote accordingly, usually down the line.

So sis back is against the wall and he knows a by election was on the cards anyway - so he's just trying to get the upper hand and control. More than that he is timing this to keep attention on himself, just as a by election takes place to coincide with AB ( if not other contender) comes to office and is in process of choosing a cabinet etc. Plus during summer recess.

There is one big part of me that hopes all other parties just dont contest the seat and take the wind out of his sails, status quo continues and the investigation continues and AB pays little attention. However the press probably would not like that scenario.

Another part of me hopes that other parties seriously contests the seat and Farage looses or his 8,450 majority is seriously undermined.

Does the country really want a theatrical, narcissistic con artist as a PM that has little regard for Standards Commission and behaviour and standards in public life? I sincerely hope not. Clacoton please say no!

Totally what I was going to say. Childish, manipulative drama king. Whining "Oh, I'm so hard done by". ...when we have the MP's who have been murdered or the women MP's with rape threats.

Restore please step forward and highlight his trying to cheat the public" - and his non appearance in the constituency except for photo shots, beer in hand.

The other parties, for goodness sake, form a pact. Only the locals will know which party might best step in or, more importantly, who - as per the Green's woman plumber in Gorton.

Also, as alluded to above, start criminal proceedings as regards Cottrell.

From what I’ve heard Farage never shows his face in his constituency, now I would consider never seeing his face a real bonus but I imagine his constituents would or should feel differently.
But they might vote him in again anyway because voters can be bonkers.

Maybe better to suspend/wait.... plus link Cottrell concerns. Needs careful consideration.

Its the word generally that spells out discretionary basis.

Thanks for the reference MazieD

My guess is Farage will not co operate with investigation in current scenario from today onwards. Ie he's not resigning to withdraw- he's resigning to fight on . I'm not sure what stage the investigation has reached. Further there was a request after Times reporting at weekend to investigate Cottrell connections and financial benefits also- not yet started.

Hence why I think a suspension might be decided pro temps. Either way it won't be stopped without conclusion. Plus new investigation can start re Cottrell also if selected as MP. Maybe that is his greatest worry- the criminal links etc- and wants the by election before that investigation? Farage was was absolutely silent on Cottrell concerns.

Casdon posted this on the 'Where's Nigel?' thread:

This is what the Institute for Government says:
‘If a Member of Parliament resigns while under investigation by a scrutiny or standards committee, the committee generally publishes its findings anyway. The MP avoids formal parliamentary sanctions (such as suspension), but the committee may recommend removing their access to the parliamentary estate, including former MP privileges.’

The Institute for Government is quite authoritative, though no doubt we'll get many different speculative interpretations...