[f4c39012]

I think it's more than publicity. Anyone can stand as a candidate, and anyone can vote for them. Money and connections and establishment and everything else don't matter, all candidates are equal on that stage. It's both weird and to be admired.

[duskwuff]

And a bit of "if Farage really wants the seat, he can fight for it". There's something unsporting about letting him win unopposed.