A total of 34 candidates have been confirmed for the Clacton constituency by-election, triggered by the resignation of Nigel Farage.The Reform UK leader resigned as MP on 7 July following increased scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary investigation but is standing again.

The list includes 20 independents, three from the Monster Raving Loony party, and no candidates from main Westminster parties such as Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, or Greens.Voters will elect a new representative on 13 August, marking the highest number of candidates in a by-election since modern times.The previous record was 26 candidates at the Haltemprice and Howden by-election in 2008.Farage is the sole candidate from a Westminster party, facing high-profile opponents like joke candidate Count Binface and actor Laurence Fox.

A detailed list of nominees was published on the Tendring District Council website, reflecting the unprecedented level of political engagement in this Essex constituency.