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The ex Ukip leader said he would "probably" put himself forward if a fraud probe triggers a by-election in South Thanet.

He failed to win the Kent seat at the 2015 general election, being narrowly beaten by Conservative candidate Craig Mackinlay.

But police are investigating whether the Tories broke the law by failing to properly declare expenses related to the campaign.