Controversy
Status:Resolved
Will Nigel Farage Become the MP for Clacton in the 2024 General Election?
Resolution:
Yes.
Resolved on Jul 05, 2024
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Claims
Emily Maitlis"Farage has decided to stand in a seat it is almost impossible for him to lose."Jun 04, 2024
David Maddox"There is no better place [than Clacton] for Farage to capitalise on a sense of betrayal by the Tories" and win a parliamentary seat.Jun 04, 2024
Nigel Farage"We need braver politicians to stand up for us and represent us, and if you help me, as you promised you would, we will, on July the 4th, win this seat."Jun 04, 2024
Giles Watling"I think [I will beat Nigel Farage]. I'm not running a circus like my opposition here."Jun 04, 2024
Douglas Carswell"Nigel could be within striking distance in Clacton, but victory is by no means certain."Jun 04, 2024
Ben Riley-Smith"[I]t is a real distinct possibility [that Farage will win in Clacton]. It could be eighth time lucky for Nigel Farage."Jun 04, 2024