Nigel Farage retains seat in Clacton by-election but refuses to attend result due to ‘threats’

The Reform UK MP refused to attend the count in the Essex constituency after forcing the contest with his resignation last month

The Reform UK leader claims a threat was made against him - but this has been disputed

Nigel Farage is returning to Parliament after winning an election designed to turn the page on questions over his personal finances that saw the Reform UK leader go head-to-head against a satirical candidate dressed as a trash can. Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Nigel Farage re-elected as MP in Clacton by-election win, but refuses to attend declaration amid disputed claims of 'credible threat' against him  lbc.co.uk

Nigel Farage announced he would become the first successful Parliamentary candidate in over 40 years to miss his victory declaration, instead partying with supporters at an invite-only 'Farage Fest'

CLACTON-ON-SEA, England, Aug 14 - Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK party, said on Friday he had regained his parliamentary seat, but would not be present at the count because of a police warning about a campaign to disrupt the result.

The votes are in to see who has been crowned the new Member of Parliament for Clacton Constituency. Will it be an intergalactic candidate who wears a bin on his head - or a man who talks utter trash?

A record 34 candidates are standing in the by-election which was triggered by Mr Farage quitting the House of Commons.

A record 34 candidates are standing in the by-election which was triggered by Mr Farage quitting the House of Commons.

Polls CLOSE in Clacton by-election as Nigel Farage attempts to retain seat  GB News