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Farage Blasts Rivals as ‘Nobodies’ After Dodging By-Election Count

Nigel Farage has been accused of "contempt for democracy" after skipping his own election declaration to avoid sharing a stage with rivals. He stated he was "damned" if he would be "humiliated by nobodies," referring to the other 33 candidates who stood in Clacton.

The Guardian August 14, 2026 Clacton, UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Police disputed Reform UK's claims that there was a "credible threat" advising Farage to stay away.
  • 02Rival candidates called the snub "arrogant" and an insult to the voters of the constituency.
  • 03The incident has reinforced perceptions that Farage treats the town of Clacton as a "human zoo" for his own media stunts.

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