Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacton
Summary
Nigel Farage is expected to win the Clacton byelection in the UK against a large group of minor and independent candidates. The main political parties chose not to run, making the contest unusual and likely to result in a decisive Farage victory.Key Facts
- Nigel Farage is seeking to regain his Clacton seat in a byelection held in early July.
- None of the major UK parties entered candidates, leaving Farage to compete against 33 minor candidates.
- The rivals include independents, small party members, and three from the Official Monster Raving Loony party.
- The result is expected to be a clear win for Farage, with attention on the size of his victory.
- Farage is under investigation for possibly failing to declare gifts and donations, including a £5 million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne.
- The parliamentary inquiry paused when Farage resigned but will continue if he is re-elected.
- If found guilty, Farage could be suspended from Parliament, leading to another byelection.
- The 34 candidates in this byelection set a UK record for the most candidates in a single contest.
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