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Farage quits UK parliament, will run in byelection

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July 7, 2026

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Farage denied wrongdoing in his address

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Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

UK Reform leader Farage to quit and re-run for election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he would quit as a lawmaker to trigger a by-election in his parliamentary seat and would stand for re-election in that vote. #farage #reformuk #uk #politics

RTÉ News

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· Jul 12, 2026

The week that changed everything for Nigel Farage

The week in politics for Nigel Farage began with his resignation as a member of the UK parliament; it ended with the murder of his party's justice and immigration spokesperson.

JFeed

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Westminster Resignation: Nigel Farage Abruptly Quits Parliament Ahead of Multi Million Pound Corruption Findings

Nigel Farage has stunned the British political establishment by resigning from the House of Commons, triggering a high stakes flash by election in Clacton to get ahead of dual ethics investigations into millions in hidden financial benefits.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Farage quits as MP to seek new mandate amid probe into gifts

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage quit as a Member of Parliament and said he would fight for a new mandate in the resulting special election following a growing backlash over undeclared gifts. The shock announcement comes after Farage faced ...

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Meet Count Binface, a comedian who plans to run against UK's Nigel Farage

Facing awkward questions about his finances, Nigel Farage dramatically announced that he’s quitting Parliament in order to run again, a move critics denounced as a ploy to dodge a parliamentary probe. So far only one candidate has announced plans to run against Farage: Count Binface, a comedian with a trash can on his head. #uk #politics #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Novara Media

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· Jul 7, 2026

Scandal-Hit Nigel Farage Resigns As MP but Will Run in Byelection

Nigel Farage will quit as an MP in order to trigger a byelection, in a bid to regain control of the narrative as he faces a deepening scandal over his finances. The Reform leader said on Tuesday he will stand in a new “people versus the establishment” election in Clacton, where he has served as []

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will run in UK by-election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again.

Liberty Nation

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· Jul 7, 2026

Exit Mr. Brexit: Nigel Farage Resigns – Sort Of

Exit Mr. Brexit: Nigel Farage Resigns – Sort Of

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage quits parliament forcing a snap election amid donations probe

Nigel Farage quits parliament forcing a snap election amid donations probe

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage Resigns in By-Election Challenge to UK Establishment

Nigel Farage Resigns in By-Election Challenge to UK Establishment

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

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

BBC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation

Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 7, 2026

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek re-election amid donation allegations

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he’ll quit his Parliament seat and seek re-election in an attempt to clear his name over financial allegations.

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.

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.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage makes statement on the future of Reform UK

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage addresses the nation and makes a statement on the future of Reform UK.

NPR News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Opinion: Is democracy a joke? Count Binface says no.

Populist British MP Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament over questions about his finances, and is running for re-election in his constituency. His biggest rival? Count Binface.

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

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage Resigns From UK Parliament

Reform leader and British Member of Parliament (MP) Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he was resigning from Parliament to force a by-election he will run in.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 28, 2026

How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy | Money Works

Six British prime ministers in 10 years, with a seventh on the way. From Brexit, to austerity, to a 45-day premiership, each leader blamed the predecessor for the failing economy and then left. Can anyone end the cycle? Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #KeirStarmer #KeirStarmerResigns #LabourParty #UKPolitics #DowningStreet #UnitedKingdom #LabourLeadership #BritishPolitics #LeadershipContest #Brexit #UKEconomy #AlJazeeraEnglish

Left Voice

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· Jun 22, 2026

Keir Starmer Resigns After Two Years of Austerity, Unpopularity, and Powerlessness Against the Far Right

The British prime minister announced his resignation on Monday, cornered by record-low approval ratings and internal pressure from his own party. His tenure, marked by the continuation of Conservative austerity and unconditional support for the genocide in Gaza, leaves the Labour Party in a deep crisis as Nigel Farage’s Far Right gains ground. The post Keir Starmer Resigns After Two Years of Austerity, Unpopularity, and Powerlessness Against the Far Right appeared first on Left Voice.

Russia Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage steps down to force election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP and will contest his seat again in a bid to “stick two fingers up to the establishment” Read Full Article at RT.com

POLITICO

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· Jun 22, 2026

Keir Starmer quits — live updates

The British prime minister is leaving office — but will stay in post to let Labour pick a new leader as Labour rival Andy Burnham enters parliament. Follow all the action live.

ABC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Reform UK’s Nigel Farage says he’ll quit as a lawmaker and seek re-election to clear name

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he’ll quit as a lawmaker and seek re-election to clear his name over financial allegations

RTL Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

'I have done nothing wrong': UK hard-right leader Farage resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row

Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP to trigger a snap by-election in Clacton, casting the vote as a test of public confidence amid mounting scrutiny over his finances.

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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

UK’s Nigel Farage to quit as lawmaker, seeks re-election to clear name

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will quit as a lawmaker and seek re-election to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. “I have done nothing wrong. I have not broken the law in any way at all. I have not misused public money,” Farage, a prominent ally of US President Donald Trump, said in a broadcast statement that did not take questions. Farage faces a probe by parliament’s standards watchdog over a £5 million (US6.7 million) gift from...

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage Resigns as MP to Trigger By-Election

British politician Nigel Farage announces he will resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election for his own seat, in a high-stakes gamble following weeks of scrutiny over his finances.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 22, 2026

Britain faces shutdown on 40C 'hottest day ever': Schools will close early, trains face delays on buckling tracks and roads at risk of melting as 'heat dome' furnace strikes

Britain faces shutdown on 40C 'hottest day ever': Schools will close early, trains face delays on buckling tracks and roads at risk of melting as 'heat dome' furnace strikes

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 23, 2026

Why Britain’s prime ministerial doom loop will continue until immigration reform is fixed

The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reminding the world that the United Kingdom, once defined by its eras of governmental stability and enduring leadership, continues to eat up and spit out premiers. Tony Blair stepped down as prime minister in 2007 after more than a decade of leading Britain. John Major, who []

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:

Conservative Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

Potential Future British Leader’s Resignation Sets Off Bizarre Fight

British populist leader Nigel Farage announced he is resigning his spot in Parliament only to run in the upcoming election for the same seat. The Reform UK leader resigned on Tuesday after the revelation of his ties to cryptocurrency entrepreneur George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster who provided him with financial and security support before his []

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...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP to trigger by-election he plans to contest

Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP to trigger by-election he plans to contest

Fox News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage resigning from UK Parliament

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned from Parliament to force a snap by-election following an ongoing parliamentary investigation into a 5 million gift from a crypto billionaire, which Farage defended as necessary funding for his personal security.

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