Clacton by-election set for 13 August after Nigel Farage resignation

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Nigel Farage resigned as the Clacton MP after questions over a £5 million gift from donor Christopher Harborne and past support linked to George Cottrell, prompting a by-election on 13 August. Major political parties have announced a boycott, leaving Farage to face mainly lower-profile challengers, notably the comedy candidate Count Binface. A parliamentary standards investigation into whether Farage failed to declare the gift was suspended after his resignation but would restart if he wins; a suspension longer than ten days could trigger a recall petition and a possible second by-election. Nomination and registration deadlines were published by the returning officer.

A by-election in Clacton will be held on 13 August.