Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolls have opened in the Clacton by-election as voters cast their ballots to decide Nigel Farage's future as an MP. The by-election was triggered after the Reform UK leader resigned following intense scrutiny over his financial affairs. A record 34 candidates are standing, though Labour, the Conservatives, Lib Dems and Greens are boycotting the vote. Satirical candidate Count Binface, whose policies include nationalising Adele and building “one affordable home”, has emerged as Mr Farage's primary rival in the contest. Voting will close at 10pm, with results expected on Friday morning.In fullClacton by-election live: Polls open as Nigel Farage goes up against Count Binface to reclaim his seatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Voters go to polls as Count Binface challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolls have opened in the Clacton by-election as voters cast their ballots to decide Nigel Farage's future as an MP. The by-election was triggered after the Reform UK leader resigned following intense scrutiny over his financial affairs. A record 34 candidates are standing, though Labour, the Conservatives, Lib Dems and Greens are boycotting the vote. Satirical candidate Count Binface, whose policies include nationalising Adele and building “one affordable home”, has emerged as Mr Farage's primary rival in the contest. Voting will close at 10pm, with results expected on Friday morning.In fullClacton by-election live: Polls open as Nigel Farage goes up against Count Binface to reclaim his seatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
