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Standards Watchdog Reopens Farage Probe After Clacton By-Election

Standards Watchdog Reopens Farage Probe After Clacton By-Election
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The standards watchdog has reopened its investigation into Nigel Farage’s financial affairs, a move that undercut the Reform UK leader’s victory celebration in the Clacton by-election. Farage was returned with an increased majority and more votes than in 2024, but his attempt to play down the inquiries appeared to backfire as rival MPs branded the vote a needless by-election.