Mr Farage has been returned as Clacton's MP after triggering the by-election amid mounting questions over a £5million donation from cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne.

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