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How Farage Lost the Clacton By-Election
Blain’s Morning Porridge, August 14th, 2026
“The winner is often the team that makes the least mistakes.”
Markets tend to regard Populist Politics as a threat. They risk destabilisation, dent stability and raise questions about competency. Although Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election, his brand is badly damaged and that puts Reform in trouble. The question is whether the traditional parties can regain electoral prominence and put in place the necessary policies to repair Broken Britain’s infrastructure and finances – and attract investment.
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Farage won the Clacton…
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