Reform UK leader can’t cancel his resignation, says Prof Sir John Curtice

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…

The Reform UK leader dramatically triggered the by-election in his Essex seat after quitting as an MP amid growing pressure on him to come clean about his finances.

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing Reform UK party, has resigned from parliament and will stand for his seat again in a special election, amid mounting controversy…

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Reform UK leader has come under heavy scrutiny over his finances

The Reform UK party leader has come under scrutiny about his finances

"I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions," Farage said. "It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment". #EuropeNews

From claims of undeclared donations and properties to lobbying the Bank of England on crypto policy, Mr Farage is facing scrutiny in four key areas

Reform party leader has faced intense scrutiny over his finances

The resignation will trigger a by-election in the coastal electorate of Clacton, which Farage says he will contest.

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage has quit as MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election that he has said he will fight.

Nigel Farage triggers a by-election to test voter support

"A chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment..."

Reform UK leader has resigned from parliament to seek local voters’ re-endorsement amid scrutiny over millions of pounds of undeclared gifts.

Tory leader gives first response to Farage’s Reform rival’s resignation gambit at POLITICO’s London Playbook Live.

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Reform UK leader to stand down as MP for Clacton and run again in subsequent by-election, as he tries to get ahead of donations row

Reform UK leader says Clacton voters should judge him amid accusations over undeclared gifts and a parliamentary standards investigation, denying wrongdoing and accusing Britain’s…

Nigel Farage resigns as MP amid investigations, triggering a byelection while defending his financial dealings and calling for a general election.