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Farage wins by-election but Reform’s troubles are far from over

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to Nigel Farage’s victory in the Clacton by-election, where the Reform UK leader increased his majority while skipping the count, prompting a fresh row with Essex Police over security threats and alleged political stunts.


Joined by The Telegraph’s Political Editor, Tony Diver, they unpack the fallout from a bizarre election night in which novelty candidate Count Binface finished second. They discuss whether Farage’s comprehensive win changes anything or merely tees up yet another by-election, as the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner restarts its investigation into his controversial £5m crypto donation.


Plus, with rumours of a snap election swirling, is now the best time for Andy Burnham to call the country to the polls, or would it offer no benefit to the Prime Minister?


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Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Producer: David Levene

Video Producer: Will Walters

Social Producer: Nada Aggour

Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman

Editor: Camilla Tominey


Highlights:


  • Farage wins comfortably in Clacton
  • Binface claims record vote share
  • Why this victory isn't the end of Reform's problems.

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