When will the Clacton by-election take place- and will Nigel Farage win?

What to know about Nigel Farage, Count Binface and the state of UK politics

Here’s what to know about the recent dramatic development in British politics involving Reform UK leader Nigel Farage...and now, Count Binface. #shorts#politics #uk #countbinface #nigelfarage #election

Latest Clacton poll predicts outcome of snap byelection

The numbers are in! Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, and the latest polling figures for the impending byelection have already emerged, revealing how strong the Reform UK leader’s chances are of reclaiming his seat, and place in British politics. The news comes after Farage had announced he would be making a statement []

‘Greatest publicity stunt in British politics’: Farage resignation forces by-election

​TalkTV host James Dolan says Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage’s resignation is the “biggest and greatest” publicity stunt in the history of British politics. ​“We have all been at the edge of our seats to find out why Nigel Farage was going to gather the nation together and reveal his future in public life. ​“He will win that by-election by an order of magnitude.

Editorial: ​By-elections are unpredictable ... Nigel Farage's resignation move involves some peril for the Reform UK leader

​News Letter editorial for Wednesday, July 8, 2026:

A month in the spotlight? Nigel Farage’s Clacton gamble

Nigel Farage has triggered a political earthquake by quitting as an MP – but is he trying to get ahead of an inevitable scandal? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack why Farage has called a by-election in Clacton, and why none of the major parties are standing against him – with some describing it as []

Count Binface For Clacton!

With all we’ve got going on in the US, I haven’t followed British politics closely. Nigel Farage seems to have gotten himself into some sort of tax trouble and had to resign from Parliament. But he plans to run for his abandoned seat! He’s got competition, though! Count Binface wears a garbage bin on his [] The post Count Binface For Clacton! appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Reform will struggle to survive if Farage is brought down

Kitty Donaldson: Nigel Farage is facing off against a bevy of scandals – and they could reshape British politics as we know it

The Dictatorship of Capital: Bond Markets Twist the Screws on Britain’s Political Leaders

Keir Starmer’s premiership hangs in the balance. A leadership contest is almost certainly on the cards, with Labour Party members set to decide who will be Britain’s next prime minister. The post The Dictatorship of Capital: Bond Markets Twist the Screws on Britain’s Political Leaders appeared first on Revolutionary Communists of America.

Yes, this guy is really on the ballot

He's run against three British prime ministers and now Count Binface is back on the ballot, taking on Nigel Farage. But who is the man behind the bin?

As Britain prepares to crown yet another PM, is it a battle of the vibes against Nigel Farage?

The UK has made quite a habit of crowning prime ministers at a dizzying pace. This time, it's Labour's last roll of the dice against Nigel Farage. The post As Britain prepares to crown yet another PM, is it a battle of the vibes against Nigel Farage? appeared first on Crikey.

Has Nigel Farage Scored the Biggest Own Goal in History?

Count Binface vs Nigel Farage: the "fake byelection" showdown that could see the Reform leader booted out of parliament. But even if he wins, he may have to face a second byelection if a parliamentary probe into a £5m gift he received goes against him. Is this one of the biggest own goals in British political history? Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss on Novara Live.

The end of Starmer drama and the soap opera of coronation street – but who IS our next PM?

We are entitled to more than the carefully crafted cheeky chap with his dress down bonhomie but real, solid, answers to politically serious questions about Britain's future and his plans for shaping that. The post The end of Starmer drama and the soap opera of coronation street – but who IS our next PM? appeared first on Conservative Home.

DAN HODGES: What IS going on with Nigel Farage? It's the question on the lips of everyone in Westminster amid growing speculation he will not lead Reform at the next general election. This is what insiders are telling me...

DAN HODGES: What IS going on with Nigel Farage? It's the question on the lips of everyone in Westminster amid growing speculation he will not lead Reform at the next general election. This is what insiders are telling me...

‘The next general election will be won on vibes’

The next general election will be won on vibes. We see politicians like Farage and Polanski completely dominating The post ‘The next general election will be won on vibes’ appeared first on LabourList.

It’s a bold strategy. Let’s see if it pays off for Nigel Farage

I would expect Nigel Farage to win the first by-election even if Rupert Lowe’s take a chunk of votes from Farage, I just cannot see Labour, Lib Dems, and Greens vote tactically for the Tories here. A second by-election might be a bit more complicated, Nigel Farage’s resignation only pauses the investigation. The campaign for this by-election might be exciting because there’s lot of unanswered questions about the donations Farage has received, last night showed he doesn’t like scrutiny. TSE

Farage's political stunt leaves him facing Count Binface in polls

Nigel Farage's gamble to trigger a special election for his parliamentary seat could leave Britain's Reform UK leader facing a single challenger: Count Binface, the satir...

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Tories predict ‘summer of chaos’ in UK as Burnham promises to haul government operations out of London

The United Kingdom’s Conservative Party is forecasting months of “chaos” as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to resign, saying the premier is “definitely not in power” while his presumed successor prepares to jump in his grave. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch made the grim prognostication on Monday at a Westminster press conference, where she complained that []

Election 2026 poll: Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon neck and neck in preferred Prime Minister rankings

Election 2026 poll: Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon neck and neck in preferred Prime Minister rankings

Farage wagers he can outrun his troubles with election ploy

LONDON — Nigel Farage’s shock decision to quit as a member of Parliament so he can fight again for the seat he won two years ago puts the poll-topping Reform leader back where he’s happiest: at the center of Britain’s attention. Farage ...

UK's Farage calls for general election after PM Starmer quits

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Nigel Farage Demands General Election to ‘Fix Broken Britain’

Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing populist Reform UK Party, has published a video demanding that the successor to the resigning Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom be chosen by a general election, not by the sitting Labour MPs. The post Nigel Farage Demands General Election to ‘Fix Broken Britain’ appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Nigel Farage Throws Down the Gauntlet

Nigel Farage has never been one to let the Westminster crowd call the shots. On Tuesday, the Reform UK leader announced he’s resigning as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, but it’s not that simple, because he’s running for the same seat again. Farage’s resignation triggers a by-election, which he intends to win. Thus, he is turning what...

10 years after vote, majority of Britons say “Brexit” was an absolute disaster

PHOTO- Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage , an ally of President Trump speaks at a press conference for a Reform candidate on June 10, 2026 in Ashton in Makerfield, England.Ryan Jenkinson/Getty London — A decade after the public referendum vote that led to the United Kingdom’s “Brexit” from the European Union, a majority of Britons now []

Who is Britain's next leader?

Who is Britain’s next prime minister? Sir Keir Starmer has resigned, and it’s all but certain that the new leader will be Andy Burnham. He’s been in politics since 2001 and has spent the past nine years serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester—a stint that’s made him popular with the Labour Party and the electorate.

The Forces That Broke the Two-Party System in the U.K.

British politics has gone from predictable and patrician to utterly maverick. Now, the once unthinkable looks possible: an unpopular populist taking power.

Starmer Out Now: Farage Calls for Snap Election to Save Britain

Starmer Out Now: Farage Calls for Snap Election to Save Britain

Opinion: Is democracy a joke? Count Binface says no.

Populist British MP Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament over questions about his finances, and is running for re-election in his constituency. His biggest rival? Count Binface.

Britain Kicked Out Its Sixth Prime Minister in 10 Years. Now Our Own Trump Is Waiting—and I Fear Not for Long.

Andy Burnham is next—but perhaps not for long.