Jeremy Clarkson shot down with eight-word response over Ed Miliband's MP seat

Ed Miliband has cast doubt on Jeremy Clarkson's aspiration for running as Doncaster North's MP at the next election. The Clarkson's Farm star, who was born and raised in Doncaster, recently hinted on social media that he may stand in the seat with the aim of toppling its Labour majority.

The former Top Gear presenter took to X - formerly known as 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?" Now, the Tory MP, who has represented Doncaster North since 2005, has opened up about his feelings from the broadcaster's warning.

Speaking to on Sky News' Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, the Energy Secretary appeared to pour cold water on Clarkson's claims. He told the outlet: "I think he is a sort of long-standing aspirant to my seat.

"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 corners. Let's see what happens."

Mr Miliband won Doncaster North with a majority of more than 9,100 at last year's election. Current polling trends suggest the senior minister could be bunked from the House of Commons by Reform UK if an election was to be held this year.

Clarkson has also recently taken aim at Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage. In his column for The Sun, the broadcaster suggested Mr Farage's "numbers don't add up" when he talks about the economy.

Clarkson added: "But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats." According to Coral Bookmakers, Clarkson is currently 250-1 to become prime minister one day, and just 2-1 odds on him standing as an MP in Doncaster North.

His drastic new career move comes after he announced his big plans for his farm Diddly Squat after he proposed a farm cafe which was scuppered by a planning subcommittee. But the presenter hasn't given up yet.

He prides himself for playing outside the rules and vowed he would continue to fight to diversify farming to help his fellow agricultural workers that are struggling due to rules set out by local governments.