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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolling has closed in the Clacton by-election, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attempting to retain his parliamentary seat. The result of the contest, which is estimated to have cost taxpayers around £250,000, is expected to be announced on Friday morning. Farage triggered the by-election after resigning in protest over scrutiny into a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne. Main Westminster parties boycotted the election as a stunt, leaving Farage to face a record field of 33 other candidates. The parliamentary standards investigation into the donation was paused upon Farage's resignation but will resume if he wins the seat. In fullClacton by-election result live: Polls close as Nigel Farage faces long wait to see if he’s beaten Count BinfaceMore 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
Clacton by-election: What time is the result – as Farage aims to retain seat
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolling has closed in the Clacton by-election, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attempting to retain his parliamentary seat. The result of the contest, which is estimated to have cost taxpayers around £250,000, is expected to be announced on Friday morning. Farage triggered the by-election after resigning in protest over scrutiny into a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne. Main Westminster parties boycotted the election as a stunt, leaving Farage to face a record field of 33 other candidates. The parliamentary standards investigation into the donation was paused upon Farage's resignation but will resume if he wins the seat. In fullClacton by-election result live: Polls close as Nigel Farage faces long wait to see if he’s beaten Count BinfaceMore 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
