Published Aug 13, 2026, 5:56 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 7 sources

Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacton

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Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacton

Voting has closed in one of the UK’s more unusual and least tense byelections, with Nigel Farage set for a decisive if arguably empty victory against dozens of independent, fringe, extreme or otherwise oddball opponents. The Reform UK leader sought re-election to his Clacton seat in early July in an attempt to regain the political initiative following weeks of scrutiny over gifts he received and other aspects of his financial affairs. Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30