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Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Reform UK Member of Parliament Lee Anderson moved the writ in the House of Commons on Thursday, triggering a by-election in Clacton. The by-election is scheduled for August 13, 2026. Anderson's action formally initiates the process for voters in the Clacton constituency to elect a new representative.
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