Parties prepare for byelection in Farage seat amid speculation over £5m gift inquiry

<p>Tories said to be ready to fight in Clacton, with standards investigation rumoured to be nearing its end</p><p>Nigel Farage’s rivals are gearing up for a byelection in Clacton in the months ahead, amid speculation that the standards inquiry into his £5m gift is nearing a conclus