Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contest
Reform UK activists shifted focus from the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection to Nigel Farage's Clacton contest, scheduled for August 6. A WhatsApp message urged members in north-west England to support the Clacton campaign, despite concerns over its viability. This change comes as Labour's Bev Craig remains the favorite in the Manchester race on July 30.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 09:06 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 09:20 UTC
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