BBC Politics14 Aug 2026
Farage wins Clacton by-election but avoids result declaration
The Reform UK leader wins with 63% of the vote in a contest boycotted by the other major parties.
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Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
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BBC Politics13 Aug 2026
'Welcome to one of the most bizarre by-elections in recent history'
Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.
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BBC Politics13 Aug 2026
Watch: Counting under way in Clacton by-election
Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.
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BBC Politics13 Aug 2026
Polls open in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.
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BBC Politics13 Aug 2026
MPs make fireworks plea in 'tinderbox' conditions
MPs say crews are under pressure due to wildfires, including the large one at a nature reserve.
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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands
The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns.
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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
How the Clacton by-election count will take place
The count with the longest ballot paper in British history is due to start at 22:00 BST on Thursday.
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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
How the Clacton by-election count will take place
The count with the longest ballot paper in British history is due to start at 22:00 BST on Thursday.
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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands
The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns.
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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
The Global Story
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
The Global Story
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
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