Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRich BoothFriday 14 August 2026 09:06 BSTNigel Farage says he won't attend count and be 'humiliated by nobodies'Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election, retaining the seat for Reform UK on a turnout of 44.37 per cent.The Reform UK leader skipped the official count, claiming Essex Police advised him to stay away due to a credible security threat.Essex Police and local election officials, however, said no candidates were advised to stay away and robust security was in place.The by-election was triggered by Mr Farage resigning amid a parliamentary standards investigation into an undeclared £5 million donation from a cryptocurrency tycoon.Opponents noted that the standards investigation will resume now he has won, potentially exposing him to further sanctions or another recall petition.In fullClacton by-election result live: Nigel Farage retains seat to return as MP with Count Binface distant second placeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in