Farage's Gamble: A By Election Born Out of Desperation? The news that Nigel Farage has triggered a by election in his seat of Clacton, Essex, is a curious one.
On its face, it appears to be a bold move, one that could potentially galvanize support for the former Brexit Party leader and breathe new life into his flagging fortunes.
However, scratch beneath the surface and it becomes clear that this decision was not taken lightly.