The Guardian World · Aug 14, 2026

Nigel Farage investigation reopened by parliamentary watchdog after Clacton byelection win – UK politics live

Reform UK leader’s re-election restarts inquiry into £5m gift from cyrpto-billionaire Watchdog resumes investigation into Farage over financial gifts Farage wins Clacton byelection Analysis: Futile Clacton byelection has done Farage no favour This election is a novelty with a record 34 candidates, including Howling Laud Hope of The Official Monster Raving Loony Party and Marcus White from the Everyone is God Party.