Jeremy Clarkson sparks wild speculation over political future with dig at Ed Miliband | Politics | News
Jeremy Clarkson has reignited speculation about a possible political move after hinting he could run against Ed Miliband in the Doncaster North constituency in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The outspoken broadcaster, farmer and former Top Gear presenter has directly attacked Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and MP for Net Zero and Doncaster North, by asking voters in his Doncaster North constituency if they want their long-standing representative to be replaced by someone possibly “from the bush”.
This isn’t the first time Jeremy Clarkson, who was born and lived in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, until he was 13, has flirted with the idea of running for office. In September 2013, he tweeted that he might consider running as an independent in Doncaster North, which Miliband has represented since 2005.
The post was retweeted more than 1,000 times, including by former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.
Even though it was posted at 18:22, the tweet has already attracted more than 400 comments and 480 retweets, sparking widespread debate online.
Jeremy Clarkson wrote in his post: “People of Doncaster North. Are you happy with your MP? Would you like someone like you to throw him out?”
Clarkson’s post sparked considerable debate online; Many people questioned whether the 65-year-old presenter was seriously considering entering politics or was just making a provocative statement.
Clarkson’s post is getting a lot of backlash about X. One user named Piers Baker commented: “Just do it. I’ll come and campaign for you and so will hundreds of others.”
Another person wrote: “Please stand up Jeremy. Free Hawkstone beer for every vote?”
Another said: “No contest between Clarkson and Miliband. Jeremy would win hands down – he understands the real issues.”
Others took a more cynical approach, prompting one user to write: “Is this a Top Gear special? Because I’m in.”
Another added: “Always touching when a man with a farm shop in the Cotswolds worries about Doncaster North. Salt of the real world.”
