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Chris Mason: Is this a good day or a bad day for Nigel Farage?

Chris Mason: Is this a good day or a bad day for Nigel Farage?
BBC Politics Friday 14 August 2026, 14:50 UTC 1 min read
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As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
Chris Mason (PERSON) Nigel Farage (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Clacton (ORG)
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