Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".
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Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election Image source, Getty ImagesByKate WhannelPolitical reporterPublished8 July 2026, 00:04 BSTUpdated 17 minutes agoLabour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Restore Britain have all ruled out contesting the Clacton by-election triggered by the resignation of Nigel Farage.The Reform UK leader said that, having announced his resignation, he would re-fight the Essex seat in what he billed as a "people versus the establishment" by-election.Facing increasing scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary investigation, Farage said the "people of Clacton should be the judge of my actions".Labelling the election a "circus", Labour accused Farage of "desperately trying to change the subject"."It's pathetic, and the…
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