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Holly Valance reveals she convinced Nigel Farage to run in the election (www.dailymail.co.uk)

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Holly Valance reveals she convinced Nigel Farage to run in the election

Holly Valance has claimed she convinced Nigel Farage to stand to be an MP in July's General Election and said she has been 'whispering in his ear for a long time'.

The Neighbours star, 41, said she talked the new Reform leader around after he initially decided against running - before he announced on Monday that he would stand in Clacton, Essex.

The former actress and pop star said she had been 'whispering in [Farage's] ear for a long time, saying, "Come on, pull your finger out, give the people what they want".'

She told GB News that Mr Farage's return to frontline politics was the 'right move' and 'exactly what we all wanted'.

'I think it's really important to go and listen to everyone and educate yourself on all sides, and see who you find your morals and values are closest to,' Holly said after attending Mr Farage's announcement on Monday.

'For me it's Reform, it has been for a little while, so I'm gunning for that. I'm a paid-up member.'