Key facts
- Polls have closed in the Clacton by-election.
- A record 34 candidates competed in the by-election.
- The vote count has begun.
- The result is expected between 05:00 and 07:00 BST.
- The by-election will determine the next Member of Parliament for Clacton.
The Clacton by-election has concluded its polling, marking the beginning of the vote count to determine the constituency's next Member of Parliament. A record number of 34 candidates contested the seat, indicating a highly competitive race. The official result is expected to be announced between 05:00 and 07:00 BST. This by-election is a significant event as it will fill the parliamentary position for the Clacton constituency.