Clacton by-election opens with Reform UK outgunned by a curious field of independents
TL;DR
Ten candidates have announced bids in the Clacton by-election after the main Westminster parties decided not to stand against Reform UK, creating a diverse field that includes Count Binface, Piers Corbyn, Nigel Farage, Laurence Fox and a slate of independents and minor parties such as Adham Alkhatip (Forward Party), Rob Pownall (wildlife campaigner), Amelia Randall (Balanced Britain), Kai Stephens (British Democrats) and Luke Worley.
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