What do members of Farage Clacton think about the resignation?

Denise Webb, 61, who works as a local support worker, accused Farage of being “biased”, “negative” and “not a very nice person”.

She added: “His idea of ​​deporting[illegal immigrants]is not going to work because who is going to fill all these positions?

“I hope people will look at what they choose for this time.”

Callers to BBC Essex have also been giving their views.

Mark from Jaywick said: “All we hear is promises, promises, promises. They get elected, they sit in parliament… and nothing happens.

“We looked at this place, we live in this space and he didn’t do anything.”

Ted, of Clayton-by-the-Sea, added: “I really like Bloke, but if he’s going to do what he’s done (again), what do you think is the point of re-electing him?”

Asked if it was a popularity contest for Farage, “It’s just a very, very strange decision.”

Tendring District Council spokesman Farage offered to cover the cost of the election.

But he added, “The expenses of the general election (parliamentary by-election) are covered by the central government, so it is their business.”

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