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I think it's more than publicity. Anyone can stand as a candidate, and anyone can vote for them. Money and connections and establishment and everything else don

I think it's more than publicity. Anyone can stand as a candidate, and anyone can vote for them. Money and connections and establishment and everything else don't matter, all candidates are equal on that stage. It's both weird and to be admired.

duskwuff 3mo ago
And a bit of "if Farage really wants the seat, he can fight for it". There's something unsporting about letting him win unopposed.