One of the hottest debates in Westminster today is whether Nigel Farage’s decision to quit as an MP and trigger a by-election was an act of political genius or a stubborn blunder. Reform is confident the gamble will pay off, leaving its leader stronger than before. Others are less convinced, arguing that the boycott by

Reform party leader has faced intense scrutiny over his finances

His resignation amid a donation scandal will trigger a byelection, which the Reform UK leader says he will contest – and no major party will field a candidate against him.