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Clacton by-election: Who are the front runners?
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August 2, 2026
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7:26Now PlayingThe by-election in Clacton triggered by Nigel Farage's decision to quit as an MP and fight to reclaim his seat will be held on 13th August, but which way are voters leaning?
The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the other main Westminster parties, leaving comedy candidate 'Count Binface' as the highest-profile opponent for the Reform UK leader.
Sky's political correspondent Ali Fortescue reports from the Essex town making the headlines.
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