Reform UK’s largest-ever annual conference kicked off this week in Birmingham, with party leader Nigel Farage and senior figures setting out a detailed vision for how they would govern if they win the next UK general election. The event, running through September 5 at the NEC, has drawn a bigger crowd than last year, including business leaders and international guests such as Jordan Bardella of France’s National Rally. Organizers described the tone as “very serious,” focused

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has regained his seat as MP for Clacton after winning a highly unusual by-election he forced by resigning last month. He secured 22,239 votes (63.34%) on a turnout of 44.37%, defeating a field of 33 mostly independent and novelty candidates. His nearest rival, the satirical candidate Count Binface, took second place with 9,455 votes (26.93%) — a record performance for the comedian, whose real name is Jonathan Harvey and who campaigns in a trash-c

Voters in the Clacton constituency head to the polls on Thursday 13 August 2026 in a highly unusual parliamentary by-election. The contest was triggered by the resignation of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as the local MP earlier in July. Farage stepped down amid parliamentary scrutiny of his finances but is standing again to seek a fresh mandate from constituents. What makes this race stand out is the sheer number of candidates. Tendring District Council confirmed a record-br

As it turns out, Nigel Farage might have wasted most of his summer by spending it fighting with a man wearing a bin on his bonce. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was reportedly unaware that a parliamentary standards investigation into an undeclared £5 million gift would resume if he won back his seat in the forthcoming Clacton by-election, according to a senior source within his party. The claim, first reported by The Times and detailed in The London Economic on 8 August 2026,

Clacton Pier management has issued a strongly worded public statement condemning the actions of Kai Stephens, the British Democrats candidate in the upcoming Clacton parliamentary by-election, and members of his party after they entered the popular seaside attraction without permission. According to the pier’s official Facebook post, titled “Statement of Events,” the group arrived carrying pyrotechnics and a large banner that they attempted to hang from the structure. Clacton

In one of the most bizarre twists in recent British politics, Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, triggering a by-election he plans to contest on or around 6 August 2026. Farage framed the snap poll as a "people versus the establishment" showdown amid scrutiny over his finances, including an undeclared £5 million gift and other perks. But the gambit has backfired spectacularly. Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and other major parties have

In the wake of Nigel Farage’s dramatic resignation as MP for Clacton on July 7, 2026, a fresh YouGov snap poll reveals widespread scepticism among the British public about his decision to trigger a by-election he plans to contest again. The poll shows 43% of Britons oppose the move, compared to just 24% in favour, with the remainder undecided or neutral. Many view it as an unnecessary disruption rather than a genuine “people versus the establishment” test, especially amid ong

An opinion poll run buy us on X by has gone viral, directly asking followers: “Who’s more determined to vote for Nigel Farage/Reform now Mainstream Media have turned up to his address where his daughter was allegedly ‘harassed’?”Posted on July 7, 2026, the message frames recent media activity at a property linked to Farage as potential backlash fuel for his party. It taps into a heated narrative that intrusive journalism could solidify voter loyalty among those already sympat

Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he intends to contest himself in a dramatic bid to renew his mandate amid mounting scrutiny over his financial affairs. The move, announced on July 7, 2026, has already drawn a sharp response from the Conservative Party, which reportedly will not field a candidate, dismissing the vote as a "fake by-election." Farage, leader of Reform UK, won the Clacton seat in the 2024 general election with a comfortable m

As Nigel Farage dramatically resigns his Clacton seat to force a by-election and seek a fresh mandate amid scrutiny over undeclared financial gifts, Restore Britain has signaled it will not field a candidate in the upcoming contest. The move comes despite earlier warnings from Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe that his party would "throw everything" at any Clacton by-election to challenge Farage. Lowe’s group has instead chosen restraint, focusing on long-term organisational

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through British politics, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as leader of Reform UK, citing the need to address ongoing scrutiny over undeclared donations and gifts while stepping back from frontline public life. The announcement came following Farage's scheduled statement at 2pm today on his "future in public life," amid intense media and regulatory pressure. Sources close to the Reform UK leader indicated he plan

Clacton MP and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced he will make a formal statement on his future in public life at 2pm today, triggering widespread speculation across British politics. The announcement comes as Farage faces significant scrutiny over a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Parliamentary standards watchdogs are investigating whether the donation was properly declared before the last general election. Farage has also faced