Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
Summary
A total of 34 candidates will compete in the Clacton by-election, called after Nigel Farage resigned as MP. Farage is running again, but no major UK parties are participating. The vote will happen on August 13.Key Facts
- Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton on July 7 but is standing again in the by-election.
- 34 candidates are confirmed, including 20 independent candidates and some joke candidates from the Monster Raving Loony party.
- No candidates from major UK parties such as Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats, or Green Party are standing.
- The by-election is on August 13.
- This is thought to be the highest number of candidates in a UK by-election in modern times.
- The previous record was 26 candidates at the Haltemprice and Howden by-election in 2008.
- Notable candidates include joke candidate Count Binface and actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox.
- The full list of candidates is posted outside Clacton Town Hall and on Tendring District Council’s website.
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