Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election
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Nigel Farage
Clacton, United Kingdom
August 2026
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Nigel Farage won the by-election in Clacton after resigning his seat amid donation controversies. The election was estimated to cost £350,000. Farage did not attend the count center, citing safety threats, which was disputed by local police.
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