Jane Moore has accused critics of Nigel Farage of hypocrisy, arguing that complaints over the Reform UK leader’s planned Clacton by-election ignore a similar move by Labour just weeks earlier.
Writing in her latest column for The Sun, the broadcaster clarified that she felt it was “absurd” that Mr Farage was triggering a by-election in his Essex constituency, but insisted political opponents had no grounds to criticise after remaining silent over the recent Makerfield contest.
“It’s absurd that Nigel Farage is wasting everyone’s time with a wholly unnecessary by-election in his constituency of Clacton,” Ms Moore wrote.
“But please spare us the hypocritical protestations of political opponents who expressed no such outrage over the recent Makerfield by-election.”
Jane Moore criticised what she described as the ‘hypocrisy’ surrounding Nigel Farage’s planned Clacton by-election
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PAThe ITV star argued that both votes were unnecessary, claiming the Makerfield contest had only taken place because former Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to make way for Andy Burnham.
“For that was wholly unnecessary, too,” she continued.
“It only happened because MP Josh Simons stood down (presumably on the promise of a top job at a later date) to make way for fellow Labourite Andy Burnham.”
The Loose Women panellist went on to criticise Mr Burnham’s rise to the country’s top job.
Nigel Farage has faced criticism over his decision to trigger a by-election in Clacton
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“And next week, this unelected, untested, relative unknown will become our Prime Minister.
“So not just absurd, but undemocratic too.”
Ms Moore’s comments come in the wake of Mr Burnham securing a staggering 349 votes from his fellow Labour MPs to replace Keir Starmer during a second day of nominations.
This means the former Manchester Mayor is on track to replace Mr Starmer on July 20.
ITV Loose Women: Jane Moore (right) has been a mainstay in the cast for years | ITV
After receiving 322 votes during the first round of nominations, Mr Burnham took to X to celebrate the achievement.
“As the first day of nominations draws to a close, I am deeply grateful to the 322 Labour MPs who have put their trust in me and nominated me for Leader of the Labour Party,” he said.
“Their support comes from across the PLP and reflects a shared belief that Britain needs a new approach to politics.
“That is the circuit breaker I am offering: power out of Westminster, an economy rewired for ordinary people, and good growth in every postcode.
Andy Burnham is on track to be unveiled as the new PM
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GETTY“I want to empower MPs to bring the experiences of their constituents into the heart of government, and harness the full breadth of our Labour movement, drawing on all its traditions and beliefs in pursuit of a common purpose.
“I want to thank every colleague who has nominated me for their commitment to that vision.”