NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade
Nigel Farage wins special election in Clacton after resigning seat
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, regained his seat in Parliament with 63% of the vote following a special election he triggered by resigning last month. The election, which saw a 44% turnout, featured 34 candidates, including comedian Count Binface, after major political parties boycotted the race.
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The result confirms Farage's continued support in Clacton, though he remains under investigation by a regarding an undeclared 5 million pound donation, which could potentially force him out of office again.
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