Nigel Farage resigns from Parliament amid financial scrutiny and seeks byelection
Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament on Wednesday amid financial scrutiny and accusations of receiving undeclared funds. The leader of Reform UK claimed he is 'never been angrier' and is seeking a byelection in Clacton, where he previously won with 46.2% of the vote. His departure pauses a parliamentary investigation into his finances as he aims to gain public support.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 18:29 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 20:20 UTC
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