UK’s Farage Regains Parliamentary Seat in Special Election
Parliament re-opened an investigation into the party leader's finances after he defeated an array of novelty characters and fringe candidates.
TL;DR
- Nigel Farage won a by-election he triggered by resigning.
- Main political parties did not field candidates, labeling the election a stunt.
- Farage was advised by police not to attend the vote count due to disruption concerns.