Farage has resigned as an MP for Clacton?

I find it totally unbelievable that he genuinely feels he is picked on by the media and his statement that he is the most in need of security, over and above, every other politician, and that he’s verbally and physically attacked across many years (all of which appears to have totally bypassed the media)

We have our holiday home in St Osyth, right inside FarageLand. Given the demographic there it’s likely he’ll be re-elected.

Why is he doing this? Is it a trick to take attention away from Andy Burnham or to take the heat off the ethics committee?

Back to the original post here, I’d like to ask anyone on here from his constituency, what positive changes has Farage made in the last two years for your area?

From what I read, it said the investiagtions would be suspended.

I am thinking, if he is re elected, the investigations cannot, or would not continue.
I could be wrong on all counts.

I don't think relatives of Jo Cox or David Ames would agree that Farage is more physically attacked than any other politician. Has he been shot/ stabbed? He's had a couple of milkshakes chucked at him.

As I understand it, the £5million would no longer be subject to investigation because it’s only gifts received in the 12mths prior to election that are considered. Reelection would reset the clock.

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!

fancythat

From what I read, it said the investiagtions would be suspended.

I am thinking, if he is re elected, the investigations cannot, or would not continue.
I could be wrong on all counts.

I certainly hope that you are wrong, and that investigations both could and would continue if he were re-elected!

If that does turn out to be the case, how can it be right?

vegansrock

I don't think relatives of Jo Cox or David Ames would agree that Farage is more physically attacked than any other politician. Has he been shot/ stabbed? He's had a couple of milkshakes chucked at him.

I agree. He said the public does not know how much he faces- neither does he know what other MP faces. Narcissistic personalities always put their selves at the centre of opinion forming. He mentioned Starmer's house fire- Starmer made no song and dance about it- the conviction became the news.

Farage made no car insurance claim, no police report on an example he gave- do I believe him- on the balance of probability no. Is there evidence he has produce of his MP harm risk assessment - errmmm no.

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.....

Cossy

I find it totally unbelievable that he genuinely feels he is picked on by the media and his statement that he is the most in need of security, over and above, every other politician, and that he’s verbally and physically attacked across many years (all of which appears to have totally bypassed the media)

We have our holiday home in St Osyth, right inside FarageLand. Given the demographic there it’s likely he’ll be re-elected.

Why is he doing this? Is it a trick to take attention away from Andy Burnham or to take the heat off the ethics committee?

Absolutely Farage has times this to stick 2 fingers up at Standards Commission investigation and to have a by election polling day just as AB becomes PM and starts to select a candidate.

Pure theatre.

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...

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.

Its the word generally that spells out discretionary basis.

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

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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..

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

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.

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