Constituency

Clacton

This seat is currently vacant

The previous MP was Giles Watling (Conservative), who is no longer serving. A by-election will be held to elect a new MP for this constituency.

Representation history

How this seat was represented before the by-election, with each MP's voting record.

Nigel Farage Current MP

RUK MP since Jul 2024

31 %

Participation

Aye

Against party

Voted in 173 of 563 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Giles Watling

Con Jun 2017 – May 2024

89 %

Participation

665

Aye

695

Against party

Voted in 1,360 of 1,531 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Mr Douglas Carswell

Ind May 2010 – May 2017

23 %

Participation

Aye

n/a

Against party

Voted in 59 of 255 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Constituency source UK Parliament Members API