Clacton-on-SeaA comedian dressed as a bin came second.

The result leaves an active ethics probe into Farage’s undisclosed funding unresolved.

Britain’s major parties boycotted the race, letting Farage convert 25% national support into a landslide unopposed.

Parliament’s standards watchdog resumes its inquiry into the undeclared $6.75 million gift.

Sources: BBC, Deutsche Welle, Bloomberg Business, Al Jazeera Online, Dawn