# Reform activists urged to shift focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton race

Activists within the Reform party are being advised to redirect their campaign efforts from Manchester to Nigel Farage’s election contest in Clacton. This strategic move aims to concentrate resources on a key race where Farage is a prominent candidate. The shift could influence the party's electoral performance and impact broader political dynamics.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/09/reform-activists-manchester-farage-clacton-byelection-contest) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:06:21 GMT