British politician, former Speaker of the House of Commons
Kirklees councillor David Rowan has been suspended by Reform UK pending investigation after social media posts in 2019, including phrases targeting John Bercow and LGBTQ+ communities. The controversy follows ongoing tensions within Reform UK after local elections.
The Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage’s resignation has a record-long ballot, with 34 candidates across parties and independents. Major parties are not fielding candidates, leaving a diverse field that includes Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope. The by-election is expected to cost taxpayers around £250,000 and takes place on 13 August.