Could Farage's by-election plan backfire?

Could Farage's by-election plan backfire?

Rachel Reeves says if Nigel Farage wants to "spend the summer arguing with a bin" then that's up to him.

The Reform leader triggered a by-election by resigning this week. He is standing again to fight for the seat. Count Binface is one of those planning to stand against him in Clacton but the main parties won't be there.

Beth, Ruth and Harriet dig into whether there are cracks in Farage's plan to reset the narrative after claims about his financial arrangements. Plus, Beth is fresh off the prime minister's plane from Turkey where Sir Keir Starmer was given an illegal gift he couldn't bring back with him.

Andy Burnham's also promised MPs an overhaul in party culture. Harriet and Ruth debate whether the changes will ever happen.

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As of July 9th, we’re aware of the following people and parties planning to stand in the Clacton by-election:

Adham Alkhatip, Forward Party

Count Binface, Independent

Piers Corbyn, Independent

Nigel Farage, Reform

Laurence Fox, Reclaim Party

Ollie Granger, Independent

Luke Worley, Independent

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