When is the Clacton by-election? Nigel Farage’s showdown with Count Binface is soon

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 triggered a by-election in Clacton after resigning as an MP, with the vote scheduled for 13 August. Major political parties, including Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and Greens, have announced they will not field candidates, accusing Farage of orchestrating a "fake by-election" to divert attention. Farage is currently under investigation by the Commons standards watchdog concerning an undeclared £5 million gift from a Reform donor and faces a potential second probe regarding security funding from a convicted fraudster. Senior politicians, including Kemi Badenoch and Sir Ed Davey, criticised Farage's move, with Badenoch stating the Conservatives will not participate in a by-election designed to distract from ongoing investigations. The absence of major party candidates means the by-election will be contested by a diverse group of independent and smaller party candidates, including satirical figures like Count Binface and representatives from parties such as Reclaim and the Monster Raving Loony Party. In fullWhen is the Clacton by-election and who is standing in Nigel Farage’s showdown with Count Binface?More 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

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