Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Pipaliya Joins 34 Candidates Challenging Nigel Farage in Clacton
In a town in England called Clacton, people are voting to choose their Member of Parliament, the person who represents them in the UK government.
The last MP was Nigel Farage, a famous politician who leads a party called Reform UK.
Mr. Farage quit the job in July, and that is why a special vote called a by-election is happening now.
In a by-election, lots of people can try to win the job.
This time there are 34 candidates, which is so many that the ballot paper might be the longest in British history.
One of the candidates is Ketankumar Pipaliya, who started a group called UK Voice.
He says he wants to put the people of Clacton first.
Mr. Farage quit after questions were asked about a £5 million gift he received and other money matters.
Mr. Farage says he did nothing wrong and wants the voters to be the judges of what he did.
British Indian entrepreneur Ketankumar Pipaliya, founder of UK Voice, is among 34 candidates challenging Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Clacton.
Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Restore Britain are not fielding candidates in the contest.
The 34-candidate field, including Count Binface and Nick the Incredible Flying Brick, produced what is reported to be the longest ballot paper in British electoral history.
The by-election follows Farage's July resignation amid scrutiny over an undisclosed £5 million gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne and other financial matters.
Farage denies wrongdoing and calls the contest 'a people versus the establishment by-election'.
- Who
- Ketankumar Pipaliya, founder of UK Voice, is among 34 candidates challenging Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who is seeking re-election.
- What
- A UK parliamentary by-election in Clacton featuring a record 34-candidate field, including satirical candidates Count Binface and Nick the Incredible Flying Brick.
- When
- Voting is on Thursday (13); the by-election follows Farage's resignation in July after he won the seat at the July 2024 general election.
- Where
- The Clacton constituency in the UK.
- Why
- The by-election was triggered after Farage resigned as Clacton's MP in July amid scrutiny over an undisclosed £5 million gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne and other financial matters.
UK Voice / Reform critics
Farage / Reform UK
Brexit and Reform UK's politics
UK Voice / Reform critics
Pipaliya argues Reform remains tied to the politics of Brexit and protest, and says Britain deserves a serious alternative focused on practical outcomes and controlled borders.
Farage / Reform UK
Farage says Reform speaks to real frustration on immigration and national identity, and frames the contest as a people versus the establishment by-election.
Farage's resignation and finances
UK Voice / Reform critics
Farage came under scrutiny over an undisclosed £5 million personal gift from Christopher Harborne and other financial matters, prompting parliamentary scrutiny.
Farage / Reform UK
Farage denies wrongdoing and says the people of Clacton should be the judges of his actions.
- Constituency
- Clacton, UK
- Number of candidates
- 34
- Election type
- Parliamentary by-election
- Ballot paper
- Reported to be the longest in British electoral history
- Trigger
- Resignation of Nigel Farage as Clacton MP in July
- Alleged undisclosed gift
- £5 million from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne
- Parties not fielding candidates
- Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, Restore Britain
- Pipaliya's party
- UK Voice