Nigel Farage quits as MP amid scrutiny over finances
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP to trigger a by-election in his Clacton constituency, citing a desire to face voters amid a scandal over undeclared financial gifts. Major political rivals have announced they will boycott the contest, labeling it a vanity project.
Election veteran Count Binface (left) and Nigel Farage could be the only candidates contesting the byelection called by the latter. Composite: Shutterstock/AFP/Getty images Election veteran Count Binface (left) and Nigel Farage could be the only candidates contesting the byelection called by the latter. Composite: Shutterstock/AFP/Getty images Nigel Farage Political rivals vow to boycott byelection after Farage quits as MP The Reform UK leader had called a byelection in his Clacton constituency amid a growing scandal over gifts
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