The Reform UK leader said: “This will be a people versus the establishment by-election.”

The Reform UK leader said: “This will be a people versus the establishment by-election.”

Reform party leader has faced intense scrutiny over his finances

Nigel Farage described the contest as "people versus the establishment", while opponents called it a political stunt to deflect attention from the allegations.

The Reform UK leader has lashed out at journalists and the 'establishment' as the pressure builds, leading to his explosive calling of a by-election on Tuesday