What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
Today, Nigel Farage was re-elected as MP for Clacton after his resignation in July triggered a by-election in the seat.
Adam and Henry are live onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe to discuss all the results from the by-election, and what could happen next for Nigel Farage. The parliamentary standards investigation have reopened their investigation into a £5m gift received by Nigel Farage.
So, what conclusions can be drawn from the by-election campaign? Why did Nigel Farage not appear at the count, and cancel a speech on Friday morning? Plus, we make one of Henry Zeffman's dreams come true - live in front of an audience of Newscasters…
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