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Jeremy Clarkson is now odds-on to become an MP at the next general election, according to bookmakers, after a surge in bets following his hint that he may run for office. The former Top Gear presenter and current Clarkson’s Farm star has been priced at 2/1 to win a seat in Parliament, with odds of 250/1 to one day become Prime Minister. Coral spokesperson John Hill said: “After hinting he will run for the Doncaster North seat at the next general election, we have been knocked over with support for Jeremy Clarkson in our betting. “This could be one of the most fascinating angles at the next general election, and punters are convinced the Diddly Squat Farm man will secure a place in Parliament.” Clarkson, 64, who was born in Doncaster, sparked the frenzy after posting on social media platform X (formerly Twitter): “People of Doncaster North. Are you happy with your MP? Would you like it if someone from your neck of the woods kicked him out?” The seat is currently held by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, who has represented the constituency since 2005. When asked about Clarkson’s remarks on Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Miliband appeared unfazed. “I think he is a sort of long-standing aspirant to my seat,” he said. “I think he said in 2013 that he was going to contest my seat. So look, it’s for other people to decide if they want to stand for Parliament, including in my seat. I welcome all comers. Let’s see what happens.” While Clarkson has joked about entering politics before, it remains unclear which party—if any—he would represent. Miliband retained Doncaster North at the last election with a majority of more than 9,100 votes. Recent polling has suggested Labour’s hold on the seat could be challenged by Reform UK if an election were held now, though Clarkson himself has recently taken aim at Reform leader Nigel Farage, writing in The Sun that his “numbers don’t add up” when talking about the economy. He added: “Before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
