Controversy
Status:Resolved
Will Nigel Farage Become the MP for Clacton in the 2024 General Election?
Resolution:
Yes.
Resolved on Jul 05, 2024
UNLIKELYLIKELY
Claims
Alastair Campbell"I think we've had peak Farage."
Emily Maitlis"Farage has decided to stand in a seat it is almost impossible for him to lose."
James Johnson"Nigel Farage will win Clacton."
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.
James Johnson"I think he's got it sewn up."
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."
Rory Stewart"I think he probably will win Clacton."
Jon Sopel"I think he's going to win."
Giles Watling"I think [I will beat Nigel Farage]. I'm not running a circus like my opposition here."
Douglas Carswell"Nigel could be within striking distance in Clacton, but victory is by no means certain."
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."
Emily Maitlis"I'm going to say it's going to be a slam dunk [for Nigel Farage]."
© 2025 Improve the News Foundation. All rights reserved.Version 6.17.0
© 2025 Improve the News Foundation.
All rights reserved.
Version 6.17.0