Reform UK内部出现分歧，部分活动人士收到WhatsApp消息，被要求前往250英里外的克拉肯支持奈杰尔·法拉奇 [1]。该党此前在地方选举中表现强劲，但法拉奇宣布辞去自2024年大选以来持有的席位并重新参选克拉肯选区后，其竞选陷入被动 [1]。主要竞争对手已宣布抵制此次补选，保守党领袖凯米·巴德诺克称其为“虚假补选”[1]。大曼彻斯特市长补选定于7月30日举行，而法拉奇所在的克拉肯补选预计于8月6日进行 [1]。针对外界关于该呼吁仅关注特定地区的质疑，Reform UK发言人否认消息针对特定地区，表示对两场补选都高度重视 [1]。
Reform UK internal divisions have emerged as some party activists were contacted via WhatsApp messages urging them to shift their attention away from the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election and instead support Nigel Farage in his upcoming contest in Clacton [1]. The call for a strategic pivot comes despite the party’s strong performance in recent local elections, but follows Farage's decision to resign from the seat he has held since the 2024 general election before standing again in Clacton [1]. This move by Farage resulted in his main opponents boycotting the race, leading Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch to describe the contest as a "fake" by-election [1]. The Greater Manchester mayoral vote is scheduled for July 30, while the Clacton by-election is expected to take place on August 6 [1]. A Reform UK spokesperson denied that the messaging targeted specific regions, stating that the party places high importance on both upcoming contests [1].