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Kemi Badenoch says Tories will field 'serious candidate' in Clacton

8 August 2026 · in 80 words

Kemi Badenoch says Tories will field 'serious candidate' in Clacton

Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, wrote to Clacton voters vowing to put forward a "serious candidate" in a potential second by-election. A second by-election could happen if Nigel Farage, who caused the current vote by resigning, is suspended for more than 10 days over a £5 million gift.

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