Großbritannien: Wahl in Clacton: Nigel Farage erklärt sich zum Sieger
Nigel Farage sieht sich schon vor der Verkündung der Ergebnisse als klaren Gewinner der Nachwahl in Clacton. Der offiziellen Veranstaltung zur Verkündung des Siegers will er aber fernbleiben.
In Clacton-on-Sea, British far-right populist Nigel Farage declared himself the winner of the by-election before the official announcement of results. However, he opted to avoid the event for safety reasons, stating at a party gathering in Clacton. He claimed to have garnered more votes than in the last election in the district during the 2024 general election, declaring it a "convincing, overwhelming victory."
Farage received 46.2% of the votes in 2024, securing him a seat in the British House of Commons. He claimed to have learned about an alleged "organized campaign" by local police aimed at "undermining and disrupting the result" during an official results announcement. A Reform Party spokesperson later confirmed that police had refused Farage entry to the event due to a "credible threat against him."
Police have not commented on this allegation. Farage had resigned his parliamentary seat just a few weeks prior, facing controversy over questionable donations and pledges. Other major parties accused Farage of a distraction tactic and refused to field candidates. As the main challenger, the joke candidate Count Binface ("Lord Trash Bin Face") stands out.
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