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Clacton by-election: Record number of candidates spark voter frustration
A record 34 candidates are standing in the Clacton by-election, with Nigel Farage among them. The election has been triggered by a parliamentary investigation into Farage's failure to declare a £5 million gift. Voters are frustrated with the large number of candidates and the lack of mainstream options. The outcome of the election could have implications for Farage's future in politics.
At a glance
- Nigel Farage is standing in the Clacton by-election after a parliamentary investigation into a £5 million gift.
- A record 34 candidates are standing in the election, with many voters expressing frustration at the lack of mainstream options.
- The outcome of the election could have implications for Farage's future in politics.
- Voters are concerned about the possibility of a recall petition and another by-election being held in Clacton before the end of the year.