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Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid financial donations controversy and will seek re-election

Nigel Farage resigned from his parliamentary seat following intense pressure regarding the non-disclosure of a £5 million gift. He subsequently triggered a by-election to seek a new mandate from voters.

CNN 2026-07-07 International
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Farage resigned his seat to force a by-election.
  • 02The resignation was prompted by a scandal involving undisclosed financial gifts.
  • 03The move was described by some observers as a high-risk political gamble.

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