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Manchester Scoop · Aug 14, 2026

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Nigel Farage was declared the winner of the Clacton by-election this morning, retaining his seat in Parliament with 22,239 votes — up from 21,225 at the 2024 General Election.Farage did not attend the count after Essex Police warned him of a “credible threat” against him, according to a Reform UK spokesman.Meanwhile, Parliament’s standards watchdog has resumed its investigation into Farage over allegations that he failed to declare gifts and donations. The investigation had been suspended on 8 July after Farage resigned as an MP to stand for re-election in Clacton. JOIN TMS:

Nigel Farage was declared the winner of the Clacton by-election this morning, retaining his seat in Parliament with 22,239 votes — up from 21,225 at the 2024 General Election.Farage did not attend the count after Essex Police warned him of a “credible threat” against him, according to a Reform UK spokesman.Meanwhile, Parliament’s standards watchdog has resumed its investigation into Farage over allegations that he failed to declare gifts and donations. The investigation had been suspended on 8 July after Farage resigned as an MP to stand for re-election in Clacton. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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