Clacton By-Election Set for August 13 as Poll Names Farage UK's Sleaziest Politician

Guardian—A by-election in Clacton was officially scheduled for August 13, setting up a major electoral test for Nigel Farage and his Reform UK party. The announcement came alongside a damaging poll showing more than half of UK voters consider Farage and Reform to be 'very sleazy' — a verdict even many Reform voters themselves shared. The Clacton constituency was previously Farage's personal seat, making the contest a high-stakes trial for Reform's credibility. The twin developments handed Labour and other opponents fresh ammunition ahead of a closely watched political battle.

• Guardian — Over half of voters view Farage and Reform as very sleazy as the Clacton by-election was confirmed
• The Independent (UK) — Farage was named the UK's sleaziest politician in a new poll — even his own supporters conceded it
• BBC — Politics — Clacton by-election was officially set for August 13