Nigel Farage resigns to contest Clacton byelection amid money laundering concerns
Nigel Farage announced on Tuesday he would resign from the Commons to fight a byelection in Clacton. His £5 million gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire has been reported to the UK National Crime Agency over money laundering concerns. Political rivals, including the Lib Dems, have vowed to boycott the byelection, leaving Farage facing minimal competition.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 07:03 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 07:20 UTC
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