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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Why Nigel Farage could face a second by-election in Clacton

Nigel Farage has retained his seat in Clacton-on-Sea after beating Count Binface in a by-election triggered in the wake of a series of financial scandals - but he could he face a second by-election if an investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner doesn’t go his way.

Before quitting Westminster, Mr Farage was being investigated by the parliamentary standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg over a £5m gift from cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne, which he received before taking his seat in the Commons.

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