politics
What does it say about the UK’s pro-Europeans that they hide their message behind a bin?
Voters disillusioned by Brexit should have more options than Nigel Farage or the novelty candidate Count Binface
TL;DR
- The Clacton by-election is being framed as a choice between Nigel Farage and novelty candidate Count Binface.
- John Stevens of the Rejoin EU party is running a serious, professional campaign for voters disillusioned with Brexit.
- Many voters are reportedly uncomfortable with using a joke candidate for a protest vote.
- Pro-European figures are accused of ignoring and privately admonishing Stevens for campaigning publicly.
- The article argues that pro-Europeans should not hide their message behind a joke candidate and have an opportunity to make a public statement.
- Farage is expected to win the by-election easily.
- A vote for Binface is seen as lacking useful information compared to a vote for Stevens.
- Voters have more options than just Farage or Binface, with 34 candidates on the ballot, including Stevens.