Will Farage’s gamble pay off?
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The episode discusses the upcoming by-election in Clacton triggered by Nigel Farage and explores local voter sentiments.
Political Fix hit the Essex seaside this week to hear directly from Clacton voters ahead of the by-election next Thursday, which Nigel Farage has triggered in the wake of scrutiny of his finances. He’s framing it as a “people versus the establishment” contest – but what do local residents think? Why, at a time when his national ratings have plunged, does the Reform leader’s popularity in Clacton appear undiminished? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by political correspondent Anna Gross and UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley to discuss the contest and Reform’s broader fortunes. Plus, the trio examine Kemi Badenoch's judgement in supporting the council candidacy of a former neo-Nazi, as well as the Tories’ and Labour’s efforts to convince business of their respective growth credentials. Follow: Lucy @LOS_Fisher or @ lucyfisher.ft.com ; Anna, @AnnaSophieGross and Robert: Want more? ‘I’ll support him all the way’: Clacton voters rally to Nigel Farage despite heightened scrutiny The good, the bad and the green of Badenoch Reform repaid Tice loan on same day £1mn donated by mother of Farage aide Cottrell Reform UK promises large-scale ‘military…
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