A special election is taking place Thursday in the seaside town of Clacton, located just east of London. Reform UK leader and right-wing populist Nigel Farage forced the by-election in his parliamentary seat after facing pressure regarding his financial declarations.
The by-election is characterized by a boycott from England's mainstream political parties. Consequently, Farage is facing a list of joke candidates, with a total of 34 candidates appearing on a metre-long ballot.
Voter turnout is expected to be low as a summer heat wave hits the town.