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UK hard-right leader Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row

The unusual move comes as Farage, whose Reform UK party leads national opinion polls, faces mounting pressure over the non-disclosure of gifts, including allegedly from a convicted fraudster. I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions, Farage said in a televised address, referring to the southeast England constituency he has represented for two years.

8 Jul 2026 12:50 am