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.
Nigel Farage won the Clacton byelection he triggered, while his political finances face a resumed investigation that could risk another byelection. Alexandra Topping and Rowena Mason discuss the fallout.
Nigel Farage has won the Clacton byelection he triggered amid a funding scandal, securing 63.34% of the vote against parody candidate Count Binface after major parties boycotted the poll.
Voting has closed in the Clacton byelection, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage expected to secure a decisive victory against a record field of 33 opponents after all main parties declined to stand candidates.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the Clacton byelection with 63.34% of the vote, defeating parody candidate Count Binface in a contest boycotted by major political parties.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has significantly reduced his public appearances and press conferences compared to last year. This shift is attributed to the new prime minister's policy whirlwind, scrutiny over Farage's finances, and by-election media rules, despite the party's claims of continued visibility through other channels.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has significantly reduced his public appearances and press conferences compared to last year. This shift is attributed to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's policy whirlwind, scrutiny over Farage's finances including an undeclared £5m gift, and broadcasting rules during his Clacton byelection.
Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP, triggering a by-election in his Clacton seat. He aims to campaign against "the establishment" but faces a potential challenge from novelty candidate Count Binface as rivals decline to participate in his "stunt."
Reform UK has requested that the Clacton byelection be held on August 6, following Nigel Farage's decision to resign from the seat he has held since the 2024 general election. Farage aims to frame the contest as 'people versus the establishment,' but rivals are boycotting the election.
Nigel Farage's decision to resign as MP for Clacton and trigger a byelection has been met with a boycott from major parties including Conservatives, Labour, and Lib Dems, who accuse him of diverting attention from a gifts scandal. The move is seen as an attempt to avoid scrutiny over undeclared gifts from a crypto billionaire and a convicted fraudster.
