The Farce is Familiar: When Satire Meets Politics Nigel Farage's electoral career is well documented, with 30 years of experience that includes five terms as an MEP and a seat in the Commons.
His stint as MP for Clacton ended in July when he resigned amid a parliamentary inquiry into a £5m gift from a Thai businessman.
Farage's return to the campaign trail has sparked some excitement – albeit of the schadenfreude variety.