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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

Farage could be forced to face another Clacton by-election within weeks – here’s why

  • Nigel Farage was been re-elected as the MP for Clacton with over 22,000 votes following a by-election triggered by his resignation amid financial scrutiny.
  • A Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards investigation into allegations Farage failed to register financial gifts has resumed following his election victory.
  • A poll by More in Common shows 49 per cent of Britons believe Farage should face a second by-election if he is found to have breached parliamentary rules.
  • The polling also indicates 54 per cent of voters think Farage is being treated like any other MP, rejecting his claim of being singled out by the establishment.
  • A suspension of more than 10 days recommended by the standards commissioner could trigger a recall petition and lead to another by-election in Clacton.

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