Nigel Farage resigned as a member of the British parliament on Tuesday to force a by-election amid intense scrutiny of his financial arrangements. In a statement, the Brexit veteran — who will stand as a candidate in a race aimed at shoring up his personal support in the seaside town of Clacton — said: “I thought about it hard, and I’ve decided today, I will resign as a member of parliament for Clacton on Sea, thereby forcing a by-election.” “This will be a people versus the establishment by-election. It’s a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment, to frankly tell them where to go,” he said.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he says will allow voters—not political opponents—to judge him. The move comes as he faces…

Reform UK leader has come under heavy scrutiny over his finances

Reform party leader has faced intense scrutiny over his finances