Farage's Clacton Win Reopens Parliamentary Standards Probe Over £5m Gift

Parliamentary standards investigators have reopened their inquiry into Nigel Farage over a £5m gift from a Reform UK donor, a probe paused when he resigned and revived after his Clacton by-election victory. If a breach is found, Farage could face suspension or another by-election. He did not attend the declaration amid claims of disruption; Essex Police reportedly warned him of the campaign, though others dispute that. The by-election featured a record 34 candidates, a 44% turnout, and Farage’s 63% win, with Count Binface finishing second as the election cost taxpayers about £250,000 and drew sharp commentary from opposition parties.