- Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with 22,239 votes following his resignation as an MP amid financial scrutiny.
- Satirical character Count Binface, created by comedian Jonathan David Harvey, finished in second place with 9,455 votes.
- Count Binface said he was “gratified” and pleased with the outcome after attending the count in Clacton.
- Nigel Farage failed to attend the count, claiming that Essex Police alerted him to a potential threat against his safety.
- However, The Independent understands that Essex Police did not advise the Reform UK leader to stay away from the event.
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