Dear Grifter
By-elections are publicly funded to ensure they remain independent of party influence. Trying to buy your way out of a standards investigation isn't 'sticking it to the establishment,' itβs a cynical move that undermines the integrity of the process.
I have spoken to the CEO of Tendring District Council. Reform has offered to cover the cost of the by-election.
I will be writing to Rachel Reeves later today with the same message.
Given that we asked for this by-election in the first place, itβs only right that we pay for it.