Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the Clacton byelection with an increased majority, but parliament's standards commissioner immediately reopened an investigation into undeclared financial gifts, including a £5m donation.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won his self-triggered by-election in Clacton, southern England, securing 62.8 percent of the vote, while rival Count Binface took 26.7 percent.
Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP, triggering a by-election in Clacton. Major parties are boycotting the seat, which Farage intends to contest amid scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary investigation.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced his resignation from parliament to fight a "people versus the establishment" special election in Clacton. This follows an investigation into undeclared financial gifts from donors, which Farage claims is a political attack.
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Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, passed its second reading in Canada's House of Commons on April 17, 2026. The legislation would prohibit political parties and candidates from accepting cryptocurrency donations, addressing concerns about traceability and compliance with campaign finance limits. First introduced on March 26, the bill represents a broader overhaul of election laws aimed at strengthening transparency and reducing foreign interference risk. No date has been set for committee review.
