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Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
BBC News Friday 17 July 2026, 21:06 UTC 1 min read
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The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.
Clacton (ORG) Nigel Farage (PERSON)
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