Clacton byelection likely to take place on 6 August – UK politics live

According to The Guardian, a byelection in Clacton is scheduled for August sixth. Major parties are boycotting the race, leaving Reform UK leader Nigel Farage largely unopposed. Count Binface, a serial novelty byelection candidate, appears to be his most prominent challenger.

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