Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election in Essex, returning to Parliament after resigning his seat last month amid an investigation into his finances. He secured more than 22,000 votes in a contest boycotted by Britain's main political parties, with turnout at about 44.

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

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Farage wins Clacton by-election with 46% of the vote. Vote share above 40% at 99.9% YES.