Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, secured a significant victory in the Clacton by-election, winning 46.2% of the votes. Conservative candidate Giles Watling finished second with 27.9%, while Labour candidate Jovan Owusu-Nepaul garnered 16.2%. This win confirms Farage’s sustained influence in the constituency, which he previously represented after the 2024 general election. The result strengthens Reform UK’s competitive position in the region.
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