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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1105, Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040) passed away. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Fact check: Widely shared video of Nigel Farage is from 2024 general election

The Standard

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July 13, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Fact check: Widely shared video of Nigel Farage is from 2024 general election

Mr Farage’s clothes in the clip are different from those he wore when paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe.

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Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Greatest publicity stunt in British politics’: Farage resignation forces by-election

​TalkTV host James Dolan says Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage’s resignation is the “biggest and greatest” publicity stunt in the history of British politics. ​“We have all been at the edge of our seats to find out why Nigel Farage was going to gather the nation together and reveal his future in public life. ​“He will win that by-election by an order of magnitude.

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 24, 2026

10 years after vote, majority of Britons say “Brexit” was an absolute disaster

PHOTO- Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage , an ally of President Trump speaks at a press conference for a Reform candidate on June 10, 2026 in Ashton in Makerfield, England.Ryan Jenkinson/Getty London — A decade after the public referendum vote that led to the United Kingdom’s “Brexit” from the European Union, a majority of Britons now []

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Election 2026: Are National, Labour MPs acting like they’re on podcasts in these videos? Here’s what they say

Election 2026: Are National, Labour MPs acting like they’re on podcasts in these videos? Here’s what they say

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jun 23, 2026

Nigel Farage Demands General Election to ‘Fix Broken Britain’

Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing populist Reform UK Party, has published a video demanding that the successor to the resigning Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom be chosen by a general election, not by the sitting Labour MPs. The post Nigel Farage Demands General Election to ‘Fix Broken Britain’ appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

What to know about Nigel Farage, Count Binface and the state of UK politics

Here’s what to know about the recent dramatic development in British politics involving Reform UK leader Nigel Farage...and now, Count Binface. #shorts#politics #uk #countbinface #nigelfarage #election

BOL News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid finance scandal

LONDON: Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s Reform UK party, met with President Donald Trump when he traveled to Mar-a-Lago in March, underscoring the close relationship between the two political figures. Farage has led the populist right-wing Reform UK party since 2024, following his election to Parliament in that year’s general election. Reform UK has led ... Read more The post Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid finance scandal appeared first on BOL News.

Malaysiakini

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· Jul 10, 2026

Loke orders RTD to fine helmetless riders, including from Harapan

UPDATED 3.28PM | JOHOR POLLS | Video of convoy draws backlash against minister.

The i Paper

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· Jul 7, 2026

Reform will struggle to survive if Farage is brought down

Kitty Donaldson: Nigel Farage is facing off against a bevy of scandals – and they could reshape British politics as we know it

JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage to make urgent statement today about his ‘future in public life’

It comes after a video emerged showing the Reform leader lose his cool Nigel Farage is set to make an urgent statement today about his “future in public life”. He confirmed the news in a post to X at midday today (7 July). It read: “I will make a statement on my future in public []

DawnNews English

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· Jul 7, 2026

BREAKING: UK's Nigel Farage Resigns as MP Amid Funding Row, Seeks Re-Election | Dawn News English

Nigel Farage has resigned as a Member of Parliament following a funding controversy and is seeking re-election, a move that has intensified debate across UK politics. The decision places the spotlight on political accountability, campaign financing, and voter confidence. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #nigelfarage #ukpolitics #britain #parliament #breakingnews #globalnews #reformuk #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

GB News

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· Jul 8, 2026

POLL OF THE DAY: Was Nigel Farage right to call a by-election? VOTE NOW

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politicalbetting.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Another potential exciting by-election?

We are a long way from Nigel Farage being censured by the Commons authority let alone the threshold for a by-election being triggered so talk of a by-election is premature. What I find interesting from this article is the following (the bold is my emphasis) Farage has told friends that he is worried about the prospect of facing a by-election in the seat, according to an insider. Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe has warned that his Restore party would throw everything... Read More Read More

The News Letter

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· Jul 7, 2026

Editorial: ​By-elections are unpredictable ... Nigel Farage's resignation move involves some peril for the Reform UK leader

​News Letter editorial for Wednesday, July 8, 2026:

Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Farage Makes ‘Statement About His Political Future’

Live at 2 p.m, follows a row with Sky News.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 7, 2026

MAGA Ally Quits 24 Hours After Trump Backing

Jonathan Bachman / Jonathan Bachman/Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s embattled ally in the U.K. announced he’s stepping down as an elected official less than 24 hours after the president posted a message of support. Nigel Farage, the 62-year-old leader of the populist right-wing Reform UK party, says he is, bizarrely, resigning as a British member of parliament to trigger a fresh contest for the seat he already holds—a move that will apparently allow him “to stick two fingers up to the establishment.”Farage has faced mounting outcry over a slew of scandals concerning alleged personal donations from high-net-worth individuals and, in one case, a convicted criminal. Trump, 80, had on Monday thrown his weight behind the controversial politician. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Novara Media

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· Jul 10, 2026

Has Britain Had Enough of Nigel Farage and Reform?

The tide is turning on Reform UK. On Novara Live, Dalia Gebrial says this is the first time that Nigel Farage and his associates are being tested by the press – and they’re failing to answer the most “rudimentary” of questions. “The person who has fraudulently positioned themselves as an anti-establishment politician… is actually the most establishment of all,” she adds.

POLITICO - Politics

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· Jun 25, 2026

The newest GOP campaign surrogates: Confused tourists at Waffle House

Social media videos of wide-eyed World Cup tourists have a fan in Republican leaders searching for a midterm message.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Video] NOW - Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force a by-election: "I will fight to win!

NOW - Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force a by-election: I will fight to win!Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/yuaio3apcm/@disclosetv

Byline Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Whatever Happened to the Brexit Battalion Media Corps?

Ten years and six prime ministers on, Byline Times looks at the fate of Brexit’s most prominent media cheerleaders

Wall Street Journal

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· Jun 22, 2026

How U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Went From Stable to Standing Down

Watch how scandals, stagnation and populist politics took down the latest U.K. prime minister.

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK's Farage calls for general election after PM Starmer quits

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage called for a general election after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was quitting. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Europe #UK #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #election Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4xYl7qO 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Crikey

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· Jun 25, 2026

As Britain prepares to crown yet another PM, is it a battle of the vibes against Nigel Farage?

The UK has made quite a habit of crowning prime ministers at a dizzying pace. This time, it's Labour's last roll of the dice against Nigel Farage. The post As Britain prepares to crown yet another PM, is it a battle of the vibes against Nigel Farage? appeared first on Crikey.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 2, 2026

Steve Hilton's Californication

A weekend ride-along with the David Cameron-adjacent, FOX-featured, Trump-endorsed, Republican candidate for governor.

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage Issues Video Statement on Resignation, Rerun

British politician Nigel Farage releases a video statement on July 7 addressing his resignation as a lawmaker and decision to stand again for election.

POLITICO

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· Jul 8, 2026

A month in the spotlight? Nigel Farage’s Clacton gamble

Nigel Farage has triggered a political earthquake by quitting as an MP – but is he trying to get ahead of an inevitable scandal? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack why Farage has called a by-election in Clacton, and why none of the major parties are standing against him – with some describing it as []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 5, 2026

Farage retreats from view as finance probe looms large

The loudest person in U.K. politics has suddenly gone quiet. Rather than exploiting the interregnum between Keir Starmer and his likely successor as prime minister, Andy Burnham, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage appears to have taken an unusual ...

Daily Mail

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· Jun 27, 2026

DAN HODGES: What IS going on with Nigel Farage? It's the question on the lips of everyone in Westminster amid growing speculation he will not lead Reform at the next general election. This is what insiders are telling me...

DAN HODGES: What IS going on with Nigel Farage? It's the question on the lips of everyone in Westminster amid growing speculation he will not lead Reform at the next general election. This is what insiders are telling me...

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage Quits UK Parliament, Seeks Re-Election Amid Donations Probe

LONDON, Jul 7: Nigel Farage has resigned as a member of the UK Parliament and announced he will contest his seat again in a special election, saying he wants voters to judge him am...

Off The Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Frasier’ star Kelsey Grammer considering a run for political office

Kelsey Grammer might end up on the ballot in the near future. The “Cheers” star, 71, admitted that he has “wrestled” with the idea of running for political office in an Us Weekly interview published June 24. “I would consider it. It would possibly tick that box for me, in terms of the service I []...Click to read more

Times of India

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· Jul 5, 2026

'State censorship': Nigel Farage slams UK's proposed content rules as YouTube alerts creators

'State censorship': Nigel Farage slams UK's proposed content rules as YouTube alerts creators

DW News

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is forced out – what happens next? | DW News

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation. It comes after mounting pressure on him to quit following a disastrous performance by his Labour party in local elections last month. He becomes the sixth British Prime Minister to quit his post in the last ten years. Join host Gerhard Elfers, DW London Correspondent Birgit Maaß, DW Political Correspondent Matthew Moore and Professor of Public Policy Patrick Diamond as they take your questions and discuss what this means for the UK going forward. #KeirStarmer #Labor #UK #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #iranwar #USA #Iran

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