Farage's Latest Gamble: What's at Stake in Clacton? The news that Nigel Farage has triggered a byelection in Clacton should come as no surprise to anyone who's followed his career.
This is a man who's built a brand on being a thorn in the side of Westminster politics, and he's not about to stop now.
As residents in Clacton reflect on the decision by major parties like Labour, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats to withhold their candidates from the fray, they're sparking a debate about engaging with Farage's populist agenda.