By-elections

In the last 6 hours

Ann Widdecombe’s final interview just minutes before she was killed Evening Standard21:49 14-Jul-26

In the last 8 hours

Former Conservative MEP to challenge Nigel Farage in by-election Gazette News20:02 14-Jul-26

Yesterday

Sangita Myska: Hats off to Farage for an incredible achievement: he’s turned the rightwing press against him The Nerve18:06 14-Jul-26

Man dressed as fox pulls out of Nigel Farage by-election saying it's got too silly The Mirror17:42 14-Jul-26

Wildlife campaigner dressed as fox pulls out of Clacton by-election Saffron Walden Reporter, Essex17:04 14-Jul-26

Lewis Baston: Greens hold one and lose one in Lambeth by-elections OnLondon16:55 14-Jul-26

Nigel Farage's 'farce' by-election dealt fresh blow as animal rights candidate dressed as a fox … MailOnline16:44 14-Jul-26

Council election decided by 112 votes as residents say 'nobody told us' Yorkshire Live15:06 14-Jul-26

Farage v Binface by-election leaves Swindon readers divided Swindon Advertiser15:04 14-Jul-26

Nigel Farage is 'not very good at being a politician', declares Sarah vine, as she and Peter… MailOnline15:02 14-Jul-26

Penistone East ward by-election Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)14:57 14-Jul-26

Labour Councillor Stands Down in Key Marginal Ward PutneySW1514:42 14-Jul-26

Woodston residents set to go to the polls again for council by-election Peterborough Telegraph14:04 14-Jul-26

Winner of North Yorkshire’s latest by-election announced Ryedale Gazette & Herald, Yorkshire12:31 14-Jul-26

Reform UK councillor quits just eight weeks after winning her seat Yorkshire Live11:42 14-Jul-26

Control of finely balanced Wandsworth Council could shift as Labour resignation triggers… My London09:39 14-Jul-26

Reform councillor resigns triggering by-election in Barnsley Sheffield Star09:20 14-Jul-26

Five candidates to contest Hengoed ward by-election for Caerphilly Council South Wales Argus04:10 14-Jul-26

In the last 7 days

Councillor's resignation prompts by-election Barnsley Chronicle20:16 13-Jul-26

Welsh broadcaster Carol Vorderman backs Count Binface - and orders trio of T‑shirts North Wales Chronicle16:01 13-Jul-26

Labour taking Reform Manchester threat 'seriously' despite Nigel Farage's 'fight with a bin' The Mirror15:45 13-Jul-26

Farage vs Binface: John Rentoul answers your by-election questions The Independent14:26 13-Jul-26

Ashby cum Fenby Parish Council By-Election North East Lincolnshire Council (Press Release)13:17 13-Jul-26

New poll finds British voters want Count Binface to win Clacton by-election Echo News12:35 13-Jul-26

Three priorities for the next Mayor of Greater Manchester Centre for Cities12:17 13-Jul-26

Candidates confirmed for Hengoed ward council by-election Caerphilly Observer11:48 13-Jul-26

Norwich man, 21, on why he is standing for far-right party against Farage and Binface Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk11:36 13-Jul-26

Green MP to introduce maximum workplace temperature bill Personnel Today10:40 13-Jul-26

By-Election taking place for seat on Borough Council Stafford Borough Council (Press Release)09:58 13-Jul-26

Nigel Farage's by-election blunder could be game over for Reform. It's that bad – Christine… The Scotsman06:01 13-Jul-26

Candidate withdraws from Clacton by-election Echo News16:38 12-Jul-26

Everything on Hold The Malestrom08:02 12-Jul-26

Keir Starmer urged Bev Craig to stand in Gorton and Denton by-election after Andy Burnham was… Manchester Evening News07:32 12-Jul-26

Why Nigel Farage's by-election stunt is a sign Reform is set to implode – Barrie Cunning The Scotsman06:06 12-Jul-26

Could Count Binface turn out to be Nigel Farage’s nemesis? Crazier things have happened The Observer05:08 12-Jul-26

Reform chiefs left 'paranoid' over scrutiny of party finances - with home affairs spokesman Zia … MailOnline22:52 11-Jul-26

Burnham’s No 10 set for radical transformation in drive to make government more effective The Observer21:00 11-Jul-26

Lewis Baston: Labour narrowly recaptures seat in Camden by-election OnLondon19:21 11-Jul-26

Jamie Street wins Pemb Dock by-election and pledges he'll be strong voice for public Western Telegraph18:11 11-Jul-26

Starmer’s Britain is ineffectual and sinister The Spectator13:38 11-Jul-26

By-election called in Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward Newcastle Liberal Democrats11:43 11-Jul-26

Farage’s desperate by-election plan to snatch agenda from Burnham The Independent11:06 11-Jul-26

How The Scotsman rated Count Binface as the 'biggest surprise of the Fringe' The Scotsman10:37 11-Jul-26

How the Clacton by-election, and Count Binface, could damage Nigel Farage Politics.co.uk08:51 11-Jul-26

Labour take back Regent’s Park ward seat in by-election triggered by Green teacher quitting Fitzrovia News08:09 11-Jul-26

What Count Binface tells us about winning Scottish independence The National, Scotland07:50 11-Jul-26

Media entourage descends on Clacton – but does it help put the town on the map? Clacton & Frinton Gazette05:12 11-Jul-26

How we plan to beat Reform | Kevin Hollinrake, Conservative chairman The Spectator05:08 11-Jul-26

Clacton by-election: Who are the candidates standing against Farage? Evening Standard20:38 10-Jul-26

‘Funny and astute’: Readers rally behind Binface ahead of by-election The Independent18:29 10-Jul-26

Who has backed Count Binface in Clacton by-election? The Independent18:29 10-Jul-26

Clacton by-election date set for August 13 Morning Star18:12 10-Jul-26

Reform comes fourth in Pembrokeshire by-election Nation.Cymru17:38 10-Jul-26

Blow for Nigel Farage as Brits say they would back Count Binface in Clacton by-election as… MailOnline17:20 10-Jul-26

Nottingham City Council issues statement on its first election for three years Nottinghamshire Live16:57 10-Jul-26

Clacton by-election shows the need for a real ‘anti-establishment’ party Socialist Party16:48 10-Jul-26

If Count Binface did win the Clacton by-election and become MP, do you think he should primarily work as MP in costume… YouGov16:39 10-Jul-26

In hindsight, when it comes to the Labour government under Keir Starmer's stance on the recent Gaza conflict, which of… YouGov16:34 10-Jul-26

Count Binface Hits Back At Robert Jenrick After By-Election Attack HuffPost (UK)16:24 10-Jul-26

Two months after winning Lambeth The Green Party hold one seat but lose another in by- elections Southwark News16:18 10-Jul-26

Independent wins Hazlemere Parish Council by-election comfortably Bucks Free Press16:10 10-Jul-26

Council by-election results from this week and forthcoming contests ConservativeHome16:01 10-Jul-26

Mr Fishfinger announces plan to run against Farage in Clacton by-election Echo News16:01 10-Jul-26

Date set for voters to head to the polls in Clacton by-election Clacton & Frinton Gazette15:58 10-Jul-26

Activists replace Union Jacks with ‘Tax The Rich’ flags in Farage’s Clacton Huck Magazine15:16 10-Jul-26

TREBANOS: Rugby club stalwart wins by-election for Plaid — as Reform takes second and Labour… Swansea Bay News15:08 10-Jul-26

UK public want Count Binface to beat Farage in by-election, poll finds The National, Scotland14:09 10-Jul-26

British Voters Want Count Binface To Beat Nigel Farage In Clacton By-Election HuffPost (UK)14:08 10-Jul-26

New online game pits Nigel Farage against Count Binface in Clacton Maldon Standard14:01 10-Jul-26

Date confirmed for Clacton by-election after Farage MP resignation ITV13:55 10-Jul-26

Green Party retain Clapham seat but Lib Dems win Streatham contest South London13:11 10-Jul-26

Does the public back Farage’s by-election gamble? The Spectator13:01 10-Jul-26

Tories celebrate by-election victory while Reform claim ‘result was based on a misperception’ Stratford Herald12:50 10-Jul-26

When is the Clacton by-election and who is actually standing? The Independent12:33 10-Jul-26

Plaid Cymru hold on to seat as rugby referee wins Neath Port Talbot by-election Wales Online12:30 10-Jul-26

Former Kent Reform councillor pulls out of Clacton by-election race just 24 hours after… KentLive11:59 10-Jul-26

Exact date thousands to head to ballots in Clacton by-election Essex Live11:53 10-Jul-26

Clacton By-Election to Take Place on 13th August Guido Fawkes11:51 10-Jul-26

Conservatives win Pembroke Dock seat as Reform stalls and Dowson polls just 11 The Pembrokeshire Herald11:40 10-Jul-26

Clacton by-election date set for 13 August BBC11:36 10-Jul-26

Date confirmed for Nigel Farage vs Count Binface by-election The National, Scotland11:34 10-Jul-26

By-election date set as Nigel Farage to battle Count Binface in Clacton Daily Star11:29 10-Jul-26

Ann Widdecombe’s Restore warning before her death The Independent11:04 10-Jul-26

Labour hold on to seat in Cardiff by-election after fierce battle with rival party Wales Online10:55 10-Jul-26

Reform win resignation by-election by five votes BBC10:50 10-Jul-26

Pembroke Dock Market by-election result declared The Tenby Observer10:47 10-Jul-26

Date set for Clacton constituency by-election Tendring District Council (Press Release)10:45 10-Jul-26

Reform UK wins second council by-election in Scotland The Scotsman10:17 10-Jul-26

Reform UK win Larkhall by-election in South Lanarkshire The National, Scotland10:05 10-Jul-26

Result of Pembroke Dock Market by-election declared Pembrokeshire County Council (Press Release)09:57 10-Jul-26

Humiliation for John Swinney as Reform wins by-election in SNP Holyrood heartland Scottish Daily Express09:49 10-Jul-26

MAFS star who was kicked off show announces he's running against Count Binface and Nigel Farage … LADbible09:02 10-Jul-26

Birchington rural county councillor ‘withdraws’ from Clacton by-election race to ‘avoid splitting independent vote’ The Isle Of Thanet News08:59 10-Jul-26

County's youngest councillor elected at by-election as Labour get just thirteen votes Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk08:56 10-Jul-26

Council by-election results suggest Reform UK’s allure is waning Nation.Cymru08:19 10-Jul-26

Lib Dems come from third to gain seat from Greens Mark Pack's Blog08:13 10-Jul-26

The Greater Manchester mayoral by-election matters beyond Manchester Centre for Cities08:07 10-Jul-26

'You're Fighting A Bin': Critics Point Out Glaring Flaw In Farage Anti-Establishment Claim HuffPost (UK)08:06 10-Jul-26

Debate Ammunition: The Bin That Is Beating Farage Funding the Future (Weblog)07:25 10-Jul-26

Count Binface is exposing British politics Funding the Future (Weblog)07:25 10-Jul-26

Andy Burnham parties with music legends as he hilariously hails Count Binface The Mirror07:19 10-Jul-26

Tories win Stratford district by-election from Lib Dems by just seven votes Stratford Herald07:14 10-Jul-26

What Nigel Farage’s by-election means for Clacton voters and who is running Essex Live07:02 10-Jul-26

Exclusive: Count Binface Hits Back At Robert Jenrick After By-Election Attack HuffPost (UK)06:55 10-Jul-26

New election possible as Nottingham councillor failed to attend meeting for six months Nottinghamshire Live06:08 10-Jul-26

The 20 best Count Binface memes from the Clacton by-election East Anglia Bylines06:05 10-Jul-26

A bin, two foxes and a mystic: the candidates fighting Clacton BBC05:31 10-Jul-26

Abolishing VAR and nationalising Adele - what are Count Binface's main policies? Clacton & Frinton Gazette05:07 10-Jul-26

Town welcomes new councillor following Robini's death Haslemere Herald, Surrey05:02 10-Jul-26

'We’ve reached peak by-election fever' - Column Daily Echo03:53 10-Jul-26

Why Prince Harry and Nigel Farage hate ‘the Establishment’ The Spectator02:42 10-Jul-26

Nanouche Umeadi wins Regent’s Park by-election for Labour Camden New Journal01:55 10-Jul-26

New Gateshead Reform councillor says 'people want change' after winning by-election by five… Chronicle Live01:41 10-Jul-26

Regent’s Park By-Election Result Camden Council00:28 10-Jul-26

Meet Countess Binface: The mother-of-two comedian married to the man behind the 'intergalactic… MailOnline00:11 10-Jul-26

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