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Despondent Clacton reacts to Farage’s return: ‘It’s a joke of a by-election and you have to treat it like a joke’

ON THE GROUND: Nigel Farage has been re-elected in Clacton with a resounding majority in a by-election against joke and fringe candidates. But not all of this seaside down is happy, as Dan Haygarth finds out

The Independent UK

What does Clacton get for its loyalty to stroppy Nige? Next to nothing

Why bother to improve people’s lives – or even show up – when getting votes is this easy? In many ways, though, the stunt hasn’t paid off

The Guardian - UK

‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring voters back in Labour heartlands?

With questions over Farage’s finances and a new face in No 10, could Barnsley council be a bellwether for changing Labour fortunes?

The Guardian - UK

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‘Disgraceful’: what one election photo tells us about British politics in 2026

Results from coastal town of Clacton have been interpreted positively by Nigel Farage and Count Binface, but one spoiled ballot tells its own story

The Guardian - UK

Count Binface ‘gratified’ after finishing second to Farage in Clacton by-election

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The Independent UK

Nigel Farage beats ‘space warrior trashcan’ rival in UK bypoll he triggered

Nigel Farage claimed a decisive win in the Clacton parliamentary by-election, following his resignation amid controversies surrounding his financial dealings. His nearest rival, the comedic character Count Binface, surprisingly garnered a considerable share of support. Meanwhile, prominent parties in Westminster chose to abstain from the election, deeming it a mere…

The Times of India

Count Binface announces Edinburgh Fringe show after Clacton by-election success

Count Binface is set to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe for one night only following his most successful by-election result yet

The National (Scotland)

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Essex Police's full statement as Nigel Farage Clacton by-election count non-appearance row grows

By not turning up, Mr Farage avoided embarrassing photos being taken of him next to Count Binface

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage's odds of becoming prime minister 'in free fall' after Clacton win

NIGEL Farage’s chances of becoming prime minister “are in free fall”, according to a leading bookmaker.

The National (Scotland)

Voices: ‘An insult’: Readers accuse Farage of dodging scrutiny after Clacton by-election win

YOUR VIEWS: Our readers aren’t buying Reform’s explanation for Nigel Farage’s no-show at the count – and with the donations investigation reopened within hours of his win, many say the real story is only just beginning

The Independent UK

What the battle between Nigel Farage and Count Binface really tells us about Britain’s mood

The people of Clacton have spoken. Well, 44% of them have, with the majority of eligible voters staying at home rather than cast their ballot in the byelection. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, the winning candidate, also stayed away – snubbing the count at Clacton leisure centre after claiming police…

The Conversation

So Nigel Farage has beaten a man in a bin. But he’s in deep trouble, and he knows it

The Reform leader claims vindication from the people, and it’s too early to write him off. But the problems he now faces may be more than he can bear, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Probe into £5m Farage donation reopened after Clacton win

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The Independent UK

Parliamentary probe into Nigel Farage’s £5m gift resumes after Clacton victory

The investigation by Westminster’s standards watchdog now automatically running again after Nigel Farage was returned as MP for Clacton.

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The Independent UK

‘Farage fest’ ferris wheel breaks down during live broadcast

Journalist stranded as he delivered live broadcast from Reform event: ‘This is not in my contract’

The Independent UK

Why Nigel Farage could face a second by-election in Clacton

Nigel Farage has been re-elected as the MP for Clacton-on-Sea - but there is a good chance voters will have to return to the polls for yet another by-election if a standards probe into his finances doesn’t go his way

Bangkok Post

Farage wins UK by-election as Count Binface claims ‘moral victory’

CLACTON-ON-SEA, England - Hard-right British politician Nigel Farage was re-elected to his parliamentary seat Friday in a by-election shunned by the major parties — handing his main rival, joke candidate Count Binface, a larger than expected share of the vote.

The National (Scotland)

The unspoken consequences of the Clacton by-election

NEVER before has the conclusion of a parliamentary by-election been so much more about the choreography than it was about the actual result, and…

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Top Reform MP seethes in car crash interview over 'Nigel Farage humiliated' claim

A TOP Reform MP was left seething as he was contradicted on Nigel Farage’s reasons for snubbing the announcement of his by-election win.

The Guardian - UK

Futile Clacton byelection has done Farage no favours

The Reform UK leader forced a vote that failed to make financial questions disappear, only the man himself

The Guardian - UK

Standards watchdog resumes Farage probe as rivals slam needless byelection

Reform UK leader says he did not attend vote count in Clacton to avoid being ‘humiliated by nobodies’

The Independent UK

Investigation into Farage’s £5m ‘gift’ reopened as he wins Clacton by-election

The Reform UK leader refused to attend the count in his Essex constituency after forcing the contest with his resignation last month

Evening Standard

Helen Skelton 'in the running' to replace Naga Munchetty on BBC Breakfast

Naga Munchetty is leaving the show after accusations of bullying and making a ‘wild’ sex joke

International Business Times UK

Nigel Farage Skips Clacton Count After Declaring 'Convincing' Win: Police Dispute His Reason

Farage said Essex Police had warned him about a threat, but the force disputed claims that it advised any candidate to stay away.

International Business Times UK

Count Binface Declares Himself 'Winner' in Clacton as Farage Faces 'Interesting Finances' Warning

Nigel Farage wins the Clacton by-election, but faces scrutiny over a £5 million gift from a cryptocurrency investor, with ongoing investigations into his financial conduct.

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