Clacton by-election: No exit poll as Farage faces 33 rivals
No exit poll has been commissioned for the Clacton by-election, where Nigel Farage faces 33 other candidates. Polls closed at 10pm, with results expected early Friday.
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Farage humiliated in Clacton by-election fight against a bin
Nigel Farage faced humiliation after weeks campaigning against a bin in the Clacton by-election, where he faced 34 candidates and a 90cm ballot paper.
Reform UK and Tory councils vow legal war over asylum plan
Andy Burnham reportedly faces legal action from Reform UK and Conservative councils if he goes ahead with his plan to house more asylum seekers in wealthier areas.
Clacton result won't end Farage donation questions, rivals say
Labour and Conservatives say scrutiny of Nigel Farage's donations will continue regardless of the Clacton by-election result, as polls closed with a record 34 candidates.
Clacton by-election polls close as Farage seeks seat
Polls have closed in the Clacton by-election with Nigel Farage hoping to retain his seat. A record 34 candidates are standing, with the result expected on Friday morning.
Clacton by-election polls close after Farage resignation
Polls have closed in the Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation, with 34 candidates including Count Binface vying for the seat.
Polls close in Clacton by-election as Farage vies to retain seat
Polls have closed in the Clacton by-election with Nigel Farage hoping to retain his seat. The result is likely to be announced on Friday morning.
Polls close in Clacton as Farage seeks by-election win
Polls have closed in Clacton for a by-election triggered by Nigel Farage, with a record 34 candidates and all major parties boycotting the vote.
Clacton by-election polls close as Farage awaits verdict
Polls have closed in the Clacton by-election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation amid a finance probe. Results are expected between 5am and 7am Friday.
Clacton by-election: Farage faces Count Binface as polls close
Polls closed at 10pm in the Clacton by-election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation amid a Commons probe. Result expected after 5am Friday. He faces 33 candidates, including Count Binface.
Clacton by-election: Farage faces record 34 candidates (13.08.2026)
Clacton voters cast ballots in a by-election with 34 candidates, the most ever in a UK parliamentary election, as Nigel Farage seeks re-election.
Clacton by-election: Farage faces Count Binface, 34 candidates
Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election features 34 candidates, including Count Binface, after rivals boycott. The contest is estimated to cost taxpayers around £250,000.
Clacton by-election: polls close, count underway
Polls have closed in the Clacton by-election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation. Results expected from 2am Friday.
Yorkshire Vet star in tears over heartbreaking decision
A Yorkshire Vet guest was left in tears as she made the agonising decision to put down her beloved Belgian hare after his health deteriorated on the Channel 5 show.
Gateshead Flyover Demolition Progress in Drone Video
Drone footage reveals the latest progress on the Gateshead Flyover demolition, now in its most challenging phase, with Park Lane roundabout closed until August 21.
GoCompare founder tells entire WRU board to resign
Hayley Parsons, GoCompare founder, calls for the entire WRU board to resign, accusing leadership of 'complete madness' and 'total insanity' amid Welsh rugby crisis.
Clacton by-election: Farage seeks to win back seat
Nigel Farage is trying to win back his Clacton-on-Sea seat after resigning as MP. Voting is underway with 34 candidates, but major parties boycotted.
WRU chair search accelerates amid Welsh rugby crisis
The Welsh Rugby Union's search for a new chair accelerates, with interviews set for late August and September. The appointment comes as Welsh rugby faces financial, structural, and trust challenges.
Eclipse 'hullabaloo', climate activism: Readers respond
Metro readers react to the eclipse's underwhelming darkness, question climate activist numbers, and debate asylum housing, prison building, and a new Bond film.
Good Sex Key to Fixing Politics, Says Clacton Candidate
The Everyone is God party claims good sex is the secret to a healthier society. Leader Marcus White and partner Rosie Morrell hope to win the Clacton by-election with their unique platform.
Farage Spends £10k on Clacton Ads to Fend Off Binface
Polls open in Clacton as Reform UK spends over £10,000 on social media ads targeting Count Binface, with Farage's campaign focusing on local champion and anti-establishment themes.
Victorian Liberals' weekly bin pledge: wheelie good or rubbish?
Fortnightly rubbish collections are increasingly seen as best practice, but Victoria's opposition leader calls them 'disgusting' and promises weekly pickups if elected.
Hegseth criticized for excluding Democrats from defense briefings
Republican senators criticize Pete Hegseth for excluding Democrats from classified defense budget briefings, warning it could jeopardize Trump's $1.5tn military budget increase.
Carrick rules out £100m signing as Rashford rejoins squad
Michael Carrick says Manchester United will not make a £100m signing due to finances, insisting Marcus Rashford 'is our player' despite both sides preferring a departure.
Carrick urges Man United to 'keep pushing' for more signings
Michael Carrick has called on Manchester United to keep pushing for more signings after spending £85m this summer, with less than three weeks left in the transfer window.
Burnham's asylum stance sickening: no mandate for immigration
Andy Burnham's call for areas to 'play their part' on asylum is sickening, says Leo McKinstry. Mass immigration was never voted for.
Clacton by-election: Record 34 candidates, result expected Friday
Clacton by-election results expected Friday after record 34 candidates, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation, with main parties boycotting.
Cooper attacks Starmer's leadership style in migrant row
Yvette Cooper reveals Keir Starmer insisted on fronting immigration plans despite not developing them, saying his style 'doesn't necessarily work in politics'.
WW2 veterans, combined age 300, fly in Spitfires over Kent
Three Second World War veterans with a combined age of 300 years took off in Spitfires from Biggin Hill on Thursday morning, with flights paid for by a charity run by black cab drivers.
Stormont ministers call on Burnham for fair NI funding
Stormont's four-party Executive has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham requesting 'a fair funding envelope' for Northern Ireland, arguing current funding levels are insufficient for public services.
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