Nigel Farage triggered and then won the August 2026 Clacton by-election after resigning his seat amid scrutiny over a £5 million undeclared donation from a crypto donor. The parliamentary standards investigation into his financial declarations resumed immediately after his victory and return to the Commons. A finding of breach could result in suspension exceeding 10 sitting days, activating a recall petition that would require signatures from 10 percent of the constituency electorate to force another contest. With the inquiry still at an early stage and no confirmed timeline or outcome, traders assess limited scope for a second by-election before the end of 2026. Main parties have shown no inclination to contest Clacton again absent a formal recall process.