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

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'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.

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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:

GB News

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· Jul 7, 2026

WATCH: Suella Braverman hails 'noble act' by Nigel Farage following resignation as MP

Reform UK MP Suella Braverman has hailed the noble act by Nigel Farage after resigning as MP for Clacton.Speaking to GB News, Ms Braverman said: I think it's a very noble act that Nigel has done today, which is, let's put it to the people, let's see what they think, and let's see if the establishment is actually serving the interests of the British people.They're being let down now by the failures of the Labour Party, who are chopping and changing prime ministers without any kind of consideration for what the British people have asked for. This is about asking the people, that's who all MPs are fundamentally answerable to.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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

9 News Australia

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· Jun 21, 2026

'Failed badly': Trump weighs in amid speculation on UK Prime Minister's future | 9 News Australia

The widely predicted announcement of struggling UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation has arrived from an extraordinary source. As the UK waited with bated breath on Sunday and the prime minister sweated on a career-defining decision in his countryside residence, US President Donald Trump just posted about it on Truth Social. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 7, 2026

Reform UK’s Farage resigns as MP amid funding scandal, forcing by-election

Nigel Farage says he's 'done nothing wrong' as parliament investigates undeclared benefits he accepted from a fraudster.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage ‘still very popular’ despite scrutiny over funding

Sky News contributor Sophie Elsworth discusses Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage’s heated exchange with a journalist after he was accused of receiving financial support from a criminal. ​“There have been a series of stories in here in the media in recent days that Nigel Farage, one of his closest allies, is a convicted criminal,” Ms Elsworth told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. ​Mr Farage has denied breaking any parliamentary rules, despite allegations George Cottrell paid for security, staff, and accommodation in the lead-up to the 2024 election. ​“He is still very popular here in the UK; Reform UK are doing very well in the polls. ​“There is some commentary that he’s taken a hit recently. ​“But he is pinned to be the country’s next prime minister when there is a general election.”

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

POLITICO

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· Jul 7, 2026

Badenoch says Farage ‘cracking under pressure’ as he triggers by-election

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

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.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Farage wagers he can outrun his troubles with election ploy

LONDON — Nigel Farage’s shock decision to quit as a member of Parliament so he can fight again for the seat he won two years ago puts the poll-topping Reform leader back where he’s happiest: at the center of Britain’s attention. Farage ...

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage resigns and vows to fight by-election after pressure over finances

The Reform UK leader insisted he had not done anything wrong and hit out at opponents and the media.

Novara Media

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· Jul 8, 2026

Hannah Spencer vs Reform: 'The Maths Is Not Maths-ing'

What could be funnier than the idea that Nigel Farage is an honest man? On Newsnight, Green party MP Hannah Spencer faced off against Reform's candidate for London mayor Laila Cunningham – and laughed at the suggestion that Farage has been "very honest" amid a scandal over an undeclared £5m gift. Spencer said Farage’s decision to trigger and then stand in a new byelection – which he has presented as a referendum on his character amid allegations of wrongdoing – will be bad for his constituents. "What it does is it throws people in that constituency, who are already struggling, like so many people in the country, into further turmoil," Spencer said.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Poll of polls: Coalition slump continues, but Labour’s path to power lies with Opportunity

Poll of polls: Coalition slump continues, but Labour’s path to power lies with Opportunity

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.

Conservative Home

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘Desperate’, ‘cowardly’ and ‘like a toddler’ – what do MPs make of Farage’s resignation?

Each month, Farage becomes a greater liability for his own party. Gone are the days when he could be wheeled out in front of a crowd and watch Reform's polling skyrocket. He is a marmite politician now The post ‘Desperate’, ‘cowardly’ and ‘like a toddler’ – what do MPs make of Farage’s resignation? appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nigel Farage Throws Down the Gauntlet

Nigel Farage has never been one to let the Westminster crowd call the shots. On Tuesday, the Reform UK leader announced he’s resigning as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, but it’s not that simple, because he’s running for the same seat again. Farage’s resignation triggers a by-election, which he intends to win. Thus, he is turning what...

Crooked Media

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· Jul 2, 2026

Starmer Resigns! Listen up, Labour: Lessons learned from the Trump trap w/ Ben Rhodes

The post Starmer Resigns! Listen up, Labour: Lessons learned from the Trump trap w/ Ben Rhodes appeared first on Crooked Media.

Crooks and Liars

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· Jul 1, 2026

Full Frontal's Amy Hoggart On The British Political Meltdown

Comedian Amy Hoggart—of Full Frontal and the “What’s Left” Substack—joins Cliff Schecter for a fast, funny hour decoding the political chaos across the Atlantic. Keir Starmer just became the least popular prime minister in recorded British history, got shoved out in a bloodless “coup,” likely to be replaced by Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Nigel Farage’s Reform is cratering after a £5 million crypto donation scandal. It’s a wild story—and Hoggart, who actually loses sleep researching these constituencies at 3 a.m., is the perfect guide through it. Under the jokes is a warning every American Democrat should hear. Starmer’s government quietly delivered—free childcare, renter protections—and told absolutely no one, the same fatal flaw Cliff sees strangling the Democratic Party: do the good thing, refuse to tell the story, and let the Farages and Trumps take the credit. Watch the video and go to Blue Amp Media for the rest of the crazy British story read more

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...

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 29, 2026

“She Ruined My Score”: Devastated Front Desk Worker Left Reeling After a Guest Weaponizes Yelp Despite Getting Flawless VIP Treatment

You can't please everyone all the time. The post “She Ruined My Score”: Devastated Front Desk Worker Left Reeling After a Guest Weaponizes Yelp Despite Getting Flawless VIP Treatment appeared first on TwistedSifter.

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...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage to resign, run again for Parliament in ‘people vs. the establishment’ by-election

Nigel Farage, sandbagged by investigations and hounded by the press over financial gifts received in the run-up to his seating in Parliament, is hoping his voters will help him shake off the legal woes with a redo. The leader of Reform U.K. is vacating his seat in the British Parliament amid yet another government investigation []

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

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

Financial Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage quits as MP to force by-election

Reform UK leader says ‘I have done nothing wrong’ in failing to declare donations

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