Key facts
- The UK government will reject Reform UK's offer to fund Nigel Farage's by-election campaign.
- The decision is based on donation rules.
- Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament to trigger a by-election in Clacton.
- Major UK parties will not contest the Clacton by-election.
- Comedian Count Binface is challenging Farage in the by-election.
The UK government has stated it will reject an offer from Reform UK to fund Nigel Farage's by-election campaign in Clacton. The decision is reportedly due to rules surrounding political donations.
Farage recently resigned from Parliament to stand in the Clacton by-election. In a unique turn of events, major UK political parties have indicated they will not contest the seat, leaving Farage facing only comedian Count Binface as an opponent. This has been framed by some as a 'people vs. establishment' contest.
Reform UK plans to request that the by-election be held on August 6.