How Nigel Farage could face two separate by-elections in Clacton

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage's resignation as an MP could lead to an unusual situation where Clacton faces two by-elections, one immediately following the other. This potential scenario stems from an ongoing investigation by Parliament’s standards commissioner, Daniel Greenberg, into claims that Mr Farage failed to declare a £5m donation from billionaire Christopher Harborne. A second by-election could be triggered if the investigation concludes with a suspension of more than 10 days for Mr Farage, and a subsequent recall petition in Clacton garners support from at least 10 per cent of voters. Crucially, the standards probe will be suspended now that Mr Farage has resigned and will only recommence if he is re-elected to Parliament, meaning any sanctions or a potential second by-election would occur after the initial by-election. Reform MP Robert Jenrick confirmed the possibility of a second by-election should Mr Farage win the first, describing the situation as 'utterly absurd' but affirming Mr Farage's commitment to continue fighting. In fullNigel Farage latest: Reform UK leader resigns as MP to force by-election after donation scandalMore 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

Raccontata daafricanews.comindependent.co.ukinews.co.ukirishtimes.comeuronews.comsmh.com.autheguardian.comcnbc.comspectator.comnovinite.com