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Farage seeks Clacton seat in byelection amid financial probe

Published 12 August 2026

Nigel Farage is seeking to reclaim his Clacton parliamentary seat in a byelection on Thursday, August 13, 2026, just weeks after he resigned from the position. The Reform UK leader triggered the snap vote on July 8, a move he has framed as a battle against the political establishment, while opponents have widely critic...

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