The World Tonight - Polls close in Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage

Download Polls close in Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage

Counting is underway – but will Nigel Farage win, or Count Binface? We speak to the satirical alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey.

Also in the programme: Nurses complain of "inhumane" conditions in hospitals as the heatwave results in NHS staff dripping in sweat from "head to toe". And luxury department store Harvey Nichols has been bought by the owner of Sports Direct, Mike Ashley – but can he resurrect the ailing business?

Published on Thursday, 13th August 2026.

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