
On 13 August, 2026, Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with 22,329 votes after resigning amid gift scrutiny, keeping his MP seat as major parties boycotted. The win follows Reform UK’s major gains in May’s local elections.
Apart from being a politician, Nigel has been a broadcaster and the leader of Reform UK. A key Brexit campaigner and former UKIP leader, he served as an MEP from 1999 to 2020. Following his recent victory, Nigel’s personal life has come into the limelight. Nigel is currently in a relationship with Laure Ferrari.
Nigel Farage and Laure Ferrari first met more than 15 years ago
















