Essex Police issues statement as Nigel Farage Clacton by-election count safety claims disputed

Reform UK's claims have been challenged08:32, 14 Aug 2026Essex Police says there were 'no incidents or issues' surrounding the Clacton by-election amid a war of words fuelled by Nigel Farage's failure to attend the count. The Reform UK leader won the by-election which he triggered by resigning as Clacton MP while facing scrutiny over donations he received from a cryptocurrency tycoon.‌Mr Farage received 22,239 votes, a share of 62.8 per cent, with his nearest competitor Count Binface picking up 26.7 per cent. Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Restore Britain all shunned the by-election, which was described by Labour as a 'circus'.‌While declaring he had won hours before the result was announced, Mr Farage said he would not be attending the by-election co