Nigel Farage wins in Clacton as police contest his ‘credible threat’ claim at count

A Reform UK spokesperson later said: “Essex Police advised Nigel not to attend the count tonight due to a credible threat against him.”

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

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

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?

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

POLICE have said they did not warn Nigel Farage not to attend the Clacton by-election count, the Press Association has said.

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 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

Nigel Farage, the far-right political leader riding a surge of support in Britain, claims he will not attend the final count in the Clacton by-election after claiming victory before results had been officially announced.

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