Knaresborough man standing against Count Binface and Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

A Knaresborough man who believes in “positive politics” is standing in the Clacton by-election against Count Binface and Nigel Farage.

Ex-banker Martin Davies retired two years ago after a 37-year career with Lloyds Banking Group, where he worked with customers and led major programmes of change.

Since retiring, he has become Treasurer of Freedom Alliance and was elected Party Leader in March this year.

His wife Sarah, who grew up in Knaresborough, was elected the party's General Secretary at the same time.

Knaresborough man Martin Davies, who retired two years ago after a 37-year career with Lloyds Banking Group, is standing for the Freedom Alliance party in the Clacton by-election. (Picture contributed)

Martin said: “My aim is to give the people of Clacton another serious political choice.

"Freedom Alliance is primarily a grassroots party.

"I’m not a career politician. I believe politics should be about listening to people, representing them and being accountable to them.

"Clacton deserves a genuine alternative.”

The high-profile political battle in Clacton which was triggered by the resignation of Nigel Farage following scrutiny over his finances is no straight fight between Count Binface, representing the Count Binface Party and Nigel Farage, representing Reform UK.

Martin Davies is one of 34 candidates hoping to win the seat, which also includes Nick the Incredible Flying Brick for the Monster Raving Loony Party, Marcus White for the Everyone is God Party, Woke Trump Carrzee (Independent) and actor Laurence Fox for The Reclaim Party.

Best know in recent months for opposing plans for digital ID, Freedom Alliance was founded in 2020 by people to “widen democratic choice”.

Since then, it has stood hundreds of candidates across Britain.

Freedom Alliance proposes ending corporate sponsorship of MPs, operates without a party whip, and wants greater transparency so voters can more easily see who meets and lobbies their MP, what interests are involved and how their MP votes.

Martin Davies is proposing that MPs’ basic pay should reflect the average earnings of the constituents they represent, with legitimate expenses and additional responsibilities treated separately.

“If MPs are elected to represent ordinary people, there should be a meaningful connection between what their constituents earn and what MPs themselves are paid,” sad Martin.

“We offer positive politics, done by ordinary people - a real alternative.”