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July 7, 2026 / 12:27 PM EDT
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London — British politician Nigel Farage, a one-time ally of President Trump who has led a surging far-right, populist movement in the U.K., resigned on Tuesday as a lawmaker to trigger a special election. It's a high-risk political gamble to renew his mandate from voters as he faces mounting pressure over a financial scandal.Farage has been accused of violating British parliamentary law for failing to disclose financial gifts — including from a 32-year-old convicted criminal who calls him "Daddy," according to The Sunday Times newspaper.The Reform U.K. Party leader said he would stand in the by-election for his vacated seat, which is likely to take place in the early fall.
