"So far, four of Farage's likely opponents – Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore Britain – have all ruled out standing in the by-election, variously describing it as a "circus", a "vanity project" and "a waste of taxpayer's money"."
This is fascinating. And if not optimistic, at least gives me pause to think that we might not be totally doomed, especially given it's being published by the Murdoch-owned WSJ.
Say what you like but Farage vs Binface is a byelection for the ages. Hopefully no local do-gooder independents get in the way, Binface gets a wedge of donations and can get enough traction to worry him.
Lee "Man of the People" Anderson says:
"Nigel has thrown down the gauntlet and told the other parties that he will meet them at the ballot box and every one of them has bottled it. We see you for the cowards you are. We are coming for all of you at every single ballot box in the country. Reform UK are the last hope to save our country from you treacherous cowards."
The Reform stuff is like that Boaty McBotface vote, everyone is in it for the laughs. It'll be fun to see what happens, let's be positive, it could work.
If they're going to peddle this 'People Vs The Establishment' bollocks, then Anderson becomes more important than ever to Reform.
He'll spend the next few months being wheeled out at every opportunity whenever it's pointed out that they're a party of multi-millionaires, failed ex-Tory ministers and career politicians.
"Establishment?? Us?? I don't think so. Look at this fucking disgusting peasant from north Nottinghamshire. Absolute working-class scum, this bloke. Just like you lot. Don't forget to vote Reform..."
Well it worked with Liz Truss and the lettuce. I think the Monster looney can win. Just got to associate himself with something we all like? Do people in the U.K. grill their brussel sprouts now or still boil them?