the candidates fighting Clacton

Key Points:

• The main Westminster parties have chosen not to contest the Clacton by-election against Reform UK, but numerous other candidates from diverse backgrounds have declared their intentions to stand.
• Nigel Farage, former MP for Clacton who resigned to trigger the by-election amid donation allegations, is seeking re-election and maintains his innocence as investigations are paused during the campaign.
• Candidates include an engineering student running on an anti-corruption, pro-worker platform; Count Binface, a comedian advocating for reforms like abolishing the House of Lords and banning noisy cinema snacks; and Jeremy Corbyn’s brother campaigning against wars, compulsory vaccinations, and digital ID.
• Other contenders feature the founder of the Reclaim Party focusing on patriotism and border protection, a media professional from Colchester emphasizing policing and economic investment, and a wildlife campaigner aiming to give British wildlife a voice.
• Additional candidates include a far-right nationalist from Norwich representing a party founded by ex-BNP members and a local Clacton resident seeking to improve infrastructure and affordability for families.