Why Clacton by-election is taking place - Nigel Farage's resignation explained

The Reform UK leader quit as MP for Clacton last month to trigger a by-election to win back the Essex seat

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

The poll came hours after Luxon survived a leadership confidence vote.

Media from Australia, Japan, Greece, France, Finland, Germany, Spain and Ireland have expressed interest in attending the Clacton by-election count

Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.

Farage has taken a high risk gamble by resigning and forcing a byelection in his constituency. Nosheen Iqbal heads to Clacton to find out how voters feel Clacton was once a seaside jewel on England’s east coast. But these days there’s another story that’s told about this town. Clacton is one of the poorest, oldest and

Count Binface faces the Reform UK leader in a contest the mainstream parties are sitting out

Nigel Farage will hold a press conference at 11 on Monday morning with his home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf - follow live updates below