Farage faces voters again as misconduct inquiry hangs in balance

Clacton voted on 13 August 2026 in a byelection — a special election to fill an empty seat. Nigel Farage resigned the seat in July while under a misconduct investigation, which paused when he called the vote. If he wins, the inquiry could resume, examining undisclosed gifts including £5m from a crypto billionaire and alleged links to a convicted fraudster. Farage denies wrongdoing. If found guilty, he could lose his seat again.