Farage quits in right-wing bombshell – and says he will run again
British right-wing leader Nigel Farage announced his resignation from Parliament on Tuesday, citing media scrutiny over his financial ties. He plans to contest a by-election for his Clacton-on-Sea seat, stating that the public should decide his political fate. Farage's resignation represents a rare challenge to the Westminster norm of MPs leaving office without a public.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 13:53 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 14:00 UTC
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