The parliamentary investigation into Nigel Farage's financial affairs has automatically resumed following his victory in the Clacton by-election.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claimed a convincing victory in the Clacton by-election while bypassing the official count due to security advice.

Voting has closed in the record-breaking Clacton by-election featuring 34 candidates, with vote counting underway for the Essex constituency.

An Essex constituency faces a chaotic election with 34 candidates and no major party contenders following the incumbent MP's resignation.

Reform UK has slipped to third place with 18 percent support in a new Lord Ashcroft poll, trailing Labour and the Conservatives ahead of the Clacton by-election.

Nigel Farage faces backlash from Clacton residents and political opponents over the high cost of his triggered by-election. Critics describe the contest as a vanity move to avoid scrutiny regarding a parliamentary investigation into a £5 million donation.

Satirical candidate Count Binface is challenging Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election following the withdrawal of major political parties from the race.

Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as the MP for Clacton-on-Sea to force a by-election, framing the move as a challenge against the political establishment amid ongoing financial conduct investigations.