- Yvette Cooper has criticised Nigel Farage 's decision to trigger a Clacton by-election , labelling it a “political tantrum” and a “stunt” aimed at self-interest rather than the constituency.
- Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and Restore Britain are all boycotting the by-election.
- Political opponents accuse the Reform UK leader of using the by-election as a distraction from serious allegations concerning donations he has received.
- Sir Keir Starmer called the move a “desperate stunt” linked to “sleaze”, while Lib Dem leader Ed Davey urged for Farage's resignation to be blocked pending an investigation.
- Farage is under scrutiny over a £5m gift from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne and alleged funding from convicted criminal George Cottrell.
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