Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election but skips count as Essex deny plot to 'degrade' him

Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election but did not attend the official declaration at Clacton Leisure Centre

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 facin

Nigel Farage has been returned as an MP following a by-election.

Essex police said they did not tell Farage not to attend the count.

Reform leader Nigel Farage has won victory in the Clacton by-election but has skipped the count due to a claimed 'credible threat' against him

Clacton by-election result moments away after Nigel Farage withdraws from count over 'credible threat against him'  GB News

The Reform UK leader triggered the Clacton by-election after quitting as an MP

Right-wing political leader Nigel Farage wins the Clacton by-election after telling supporters he will skip the UK tradition of joining all the candidates on stage when the final result is announced.

The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs