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Nigel Farage says he's resigning as MP and will run in 'people vs. the establishment' by-election

Nigel Farage resigned as the MP for Clacton to trigger a by-election, framing the move as a protest against media scrutiny regarding his personal finances. The decision followed intense pressure over an undeclared £5 million gift from a donor.

Euronews 2026-07-07 UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Farage resigned his seat to force a by-election in Clacton.
  • 02He is under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards regarding a £5 million gift.
  • 03The gift was provided by crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne in 2024.

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