He withdrew because the BBC would not have been able to broadcast his shows during the electoral campaign due to their code of impartiality .
In character as Lee Nelson , he briefly stood as a candidate in the South Shields by - election , 2013 .
Lee Nelson withdrew because the BBC would not have been able to broadcast Lee Nelson 's shows during the electoral campaign due to their code of impartiality .
In character as Lee Nelson , he briefly stood as a candidate in the South Shields by - election , 2013 .