Farage Faces Fringe Candidates in Historic Clacton By-Election
Voting has closed in the Clacton by-election, where Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is expected to win a decisive but arguably hollow victory against a record 34 candidates, including novelty figures like Count Binface. The by-election was triggered after Farage resigned his seat in early July amid scrutiny over gifts and financial affairs. Polls closed at 10 PM on Thursday, with counting underway and results expected in the early hours of Friday.
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