Clacton by-election branded a 'Nigel Farage stunt' as Tory defends decision not to stand a candidate

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Clacton by-election branded a 'Nigel Farage stunt' as Tory defends decision not to stand a candidate

Nigel Farage's resignation as Clacton MP and the triggering of a by-election has been branded a "stunt" by a Tory frontbencher. Speaking to GB News, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately defended the decision by the Tories not to stand a candidate, accusing the Reform leader of "dodging questions". Asked by host Ellie Costello why the Tories are choosing not to stand a candidate, Ms Whately responded: "T…