Jeremy Clarkson bid ‘unlike anything we’ve seen this year’  

The Clarkson’s Farm and former Top Gear host lives on his 1,000-acre Diddly Squat farm in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. His Farmer’s Dog pub can also be found at Asthall.

Last month, the 65-year-old hinted at running alongside Doncaster North MP Ed Miliband, the Net Zero secretary.

Doncaster-born Mr Clarkson stated on October 12: “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 bookies have given their verdict on the farmer’s likelihood of becoming an MP, dramatically slashing the odds.

What Are The Odds spokesman Dave James said the reaction had been “unlike anything we’ve seen this year”.

“Clarkson of course is from Doncaster and has always been outspoken, but this time punters genuinely believe he’s serious,” he said.

“As soon as he mentioned Doncaster North, the odds tumbled. He’s now our favourite celebrity to make the jump into politics.”

He is 2/1 on becoming an MP at the next election, 3/1 winning Doncaster North and 250/1 on becoming the next prime minister.

Years ago, 50,000 people signed a petition to make Mr Clarkson the prime minister.

“We all know he’s got a huge following, especially among farming and small business communities who feel ignored by Westminster,” said Mr James.

“His work on Clarkson’s Farm has made him an unlikely voice for the countryside which could seriously translate into real political momentum if he runs.”

He added: “Ed Miliband is on shaky ground at the moment has been tipped as the next cabinet minister to leave office.

“If Clarkson even hints again that he’s serious about running, we could see him move to odds on.

“People are clearly excited by the idea of Clarkson in politics. It’s the perfect storm of celebrity, controversy, and public frustration with traditional politicians.”