As it Happened: Nigel Farage Resigns From Parliament but Will Stand in Byelection - 08/07/2026
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced he is stepping down as the MP for Clacton and will contest the resulting by-election, describing the move as a direct challenge to what he calls the political establishment.Mr Farage made the announcement during a defiant address, saying he wanted to put his position back to voters and prove that there is continued public support for him remaining in Parliament. He said the decision was not about stepping away from politics, but about challenging what he described as attempts to undermine his leadership and prevent Reform UK from making further…
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