"Our local party have decided that we won't be standing a candidate in the by-election." - Hannah Spencer outlines the Greens position for the Clacton by-election, arguing that Farage’s decision to trigger it will create turmoil for Clacton's constituents.
NEW. Green Party of England and Wales announce they will not stand in Clacton by-election.
Confirming that the Green Party will not stand in Clacton at this by-election, Green Party Leader @ZackPolanski said,
“This is a desperate stunt from a desperate politician whose lifetime
Once again today we see who Farage really is, and what Reform really stands for.
A leader who bends over backwards for billionaire donors, politicians using the Trumpian playbook, a party swimming in a sea of corruption.
Britain deserves so much better than this.
EXCL: The £5m gift to Nigel Farage by a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported to the National Crime Agency by bankers who were concerned it may have been laundered money - another big scoop by our @Annaisaac
Clacton has the chance to show Farage the door.
People Vs the Establishment.
His whole political project is about protecting the wealth and power of the establishment.
Would Nigel Farage have called this by-election if he was 100% confident he hadn't broken parliamentary rules by failing to declare the millions of pounds he received?
The answer is no.
That's all you need to know.
A stunt to con the public as Nigel Farage tries to avoid scrutiny overs his dodgy donations.
He has never been a man of the people, but a representative of the wealthy and the establishment.
"This is another stunt from Nigel Farage. He knew the grift was going to catch up with him eventually, so he's pulled the trigger instead."
Green Party leader Zack Polanski on Farage's resignation and forced by-election.
Clacton needs change. It needs an MP who will stand up for working people. An MP who isn’t an absentee and who will help get investment into Clacton. It needs a fresh Green voice!
Clacton has the chance to show Farage the door.
People Vs the Establishment.
His whole political project is about protecting the wealth and power of the establishment.
