Has Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's political gamble paid off? | Inside Story

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Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage wins back his seat in parliament in a vote triggered by his resignation in protest against inquiries into his finances. A joke candidate came second as the main parties boycotted. So, what’s the wider political impact for UK politics? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Peter Geoghegan - Editor of 'Democracy for Sale' online investigative newsletter Andy Preston - Former Mayor of Middlesbrough and political commentator Peter Oborne - Author, journalist and political commentator Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKPolitics #UKElection #Clacton #ByElection #BritishPolitics #UKParliament #Farage #AlJazeeraEnglish

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