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Nigel Farage triggered a £300,000 by-election while facing scrutiny over his finances. Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for a political tantrum. Our “Clacton Clause” would stop MPs under investigation triggering by-elections to escape scrutiny. Lisa Smart MP

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