Polls closed at 10pm in the Clacton by-election - triggered after Nigel Farage's resignation from the Commons in the midst of a Commons probe over his finances. Follow the latest updates below

The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs

The Reform leader was elected MP for Clacton in 2024 but resigned last month to trigger the by-election, but a satirical candidate offers his biggest challenge