Friends of Nigel Farage have told The Independent he is considering ‘taking a break’

Leader is under pressure over £5m gift, byelection losses and rise of rival Restore but allies say exit speculation is ‘wishful thinking’

Political editor David Maddox looks at mounting speculation that Nigel Farage could quit as the scandals about his personal finances pile up

Nigel Farage is set to make a statement on his future on Tuesday