Clacton byelection likely to take place on 6 August – as it happened

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Reform UK says it will move writ tomorrow, so Clacton byelection can take place on Thursday 6 August

Reform UK has said that it will move the writ for the Clacton byelection tomorrow. A spokesperson said:

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