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Farage Faces 33 Opponents in Clacton By-Election

8/8/2026

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  • Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will face 33 opponents in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election next week.
  • Comedian Count Binface (Jon Harvey) proposes nationalising Adele and capping croissants at £1.
  • The Official Monster Raving Loony Party fields three novelty candidates.
  • Former actor Laurence Fox runs for the Reclaim Party and pledges free speech, while software developer Robin Green says she will curb AI and unseat Farage.