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Nigel Farage accepts Shabana Mahmood's security meeting offer after Reform gives MPs 24/7 protection

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Nigel Farage accepts Shabana Mahmood's security meeting offer after Reform gives MPs 24/7 protection

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accepted Shabana Mahmood's invitation to attend an urgent security meeting. Mr Farage, who is no longer a sitting MP after resigning to trigger a by-election in Clacton, confirmed he will meet with the Royal and VIP Executive Committee's chairman.The Home Secretary extended an olive branch to Mr Farage amid security concerns following the alleged murder of former Tory minister and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe. Mr Farage said: Thank you for this offer, Shabana Mahmood. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say I will meet with the Chair of Ravec and discuss the security of all Reform politicians, including those who are not MPs.Ravec, which is led by Sir Richard Mottram, is responsible for determining the security arrangements for members of the Royal Family and other high-profile public figures.Ms Mahmood confirmed to MPs in the House of Commons this afternoon that Mr Farage would receive an invitation to discuss taxpayer-funded security.She said: “I recognise the particular concern that the Reform Party will feel today, and of course Nigel Farage, the party’s leader.“I’m happy to offer a meeting for Mr Farage with the chair of Ravec (Royal and VIP Executive Committee), the independent body within the Home Office that manages the security of those in public life.“I will also be looking at what security guidance can be provided to former members of Parliament, which I hope to work with you on, Mr Speaker, as well as those who serve a party outside of this place.”The Home Secretary, who heaped praise on Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice for his tribute to Ms Widdecombe, also confirmed the main suspect was not known to Prevent. LATEST DEVELOPMENTSRichard Tice delivers powerful speech in tribute to 'remarkable' Ann WiddecombeReform UK BANNED from village festival despite booking exhibition stallAndy Burnham accused of 'handing reins to backbenchers' amid Labour rebellion over migration reforms Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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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.

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

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Farage scandal is a warning for Hanson – and a chance for the Coalition

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CNN

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· Jul 9, 2026

Yes, this guy is really on the ballot

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Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 13, 2026

LIVE: Shabana Mahmood Gives Statement on Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe

Mahmood has offered Nigel Farage a meeting with the Home Office to discuss security measures for him and “those in public life.”

Metro

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· Jul 5, 2026

Nigel Farage ‘secretly funded by criminal aristocrat who calls him Daddy’

Nigel Farage ‘secretly funded by criminal aristocrat who calls him Daddy’

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 9, 2026

Count Binface For Clacton!

With all we’ve got going on in the US, I haven’t followed British politics closely. Nigel Farage seems to have gotten himself into some sort of tax trouble and had to resign from Parliament. But he plans to run for his abandoned seat! He’s got competition, though! Count Binface wears a garbage bin on his [] The post Count Binface For Clacton! appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigel Farage makes statement on the future of Reform UK

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The Standard

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· Jul 2, 2026

Everything we know about Nigel Farage's £4 million property empire

MPs and independent experts have raised concerns about the transparency of Mr Farage’s arrangements, with only two of his properties registered

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

UK hard-right leader Farage faces new allegations over gifts

Hard-right British politician Nigel Farage on Sunday faced fresh allegations over non-disclosure of gifts after a newspaper reported a convicted fraudster paid for his security and staff before he became an MP. An MP said he had asked parliament’s standards commissioner to investigate the new claims against the leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party, which is currently leading in opinion polls. Farage is already the subject of an investigation by the parliamentary anti-sleaze watchdog...

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

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 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.

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

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.

The New European

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· Jun 26, 2026

Does Robert Jenrick already have his eye on Reform’s top job?

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RedState

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· Jun 22, 2026

Morning Minute: Larry for UK Prime Minister?

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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?

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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 []

ABC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

What to know about Nigel Farage's dramatic resignation and political gambit

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POLITICO

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· Jul 6, 2026

What to know about the cash questions chasing Nigel Farage

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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:

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 30, 2026

Nigel Farage was paid £270,000 to promote London gold dealer

The ‘man of the people’ was paid an hourly rate of £22,500 per hour Nigel Farage was paid a staggering £270,000 for 12 hours work to promote a gold bullion dealer. According to the latest register of MPs’ financial interests, Farage received the fee from London-based company Direct Bullion on May 29. The money was []

GB News

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· Jul 10, 2026

POLL OF THE DAY: Have Labour MPs lost touch with voters on migration? VOTE NOW

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politicalbetting.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Can Nigel Farage win as the anti-establishment candidate when his only opponent is a man with a dustbin on his head?

I will not be backing Count Binface in this by-election, I suspect at best he will pick up enough votes to be embarrassing for Nigel Farage but nowhere near close to winning. But the jokes and memes write themselves if it does become Count Binface v Nigel Farage. TSE PS – The headline was taken from Jessica Elgot’s excellent Tweet.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Will Nigel Farage's latest ploy to avoid scrutiny work?

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 9, 2026

Farage says Binface by-election is deadly serious: 'Labour and the Tories are both showing contempt for the electorate - this is an election with real people'

Farage says Binface by-election is deadly serious: 'Labour and the Tories are both showing contempt for the electorate - this is an election with real people'

Novara Media

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· Jul 7, 2026

Farage Does Not Want You Talking About His Donations

Nigel Farage has been caught threatening a Sky News reporter who was asking questions about his undeclared finances at an airport. The Reform leader has been referred to the standards watchdog in connection to the £5m gift he received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, while the the Electoral Commission has been urged to investigate donations he received from convicted criminal George Cottrell. On Novara Live, Ash Sarkar argues that the £270,000 that Farage earned through advertising gold bullion might sit within the same category. Why would a business spend so much money on adverts that she says “nobody seems to watch”?

Liberty Nation

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· Jul 7, 2026

Exit Mr. Brexit: Nigel Farage Resigns – Sort Of

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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.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 9, 2026

Nigel Farage Makes Election Gambit After Resignation, Now He Faces A Man With A Trash Can Head

Nigel Farage resigned his seat in Parliament this week, hoping voters would clear his name amid an ethics investigation. Instead, Britain’s populist leader now finds himself campaigning against Count Binface, a satirical candidate who wears a trash can on his head. Farage, leader of the surging Reform UK party, stepped down Tuesday as the member ...

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.

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nigel Farage Donation Questions Grow After Report on George Cottrell’s Support

Nigel Farage is facing renewed questions over financial support allegedly provided by George Cottrell, a longtime associate of the Reform UK leader who was previously convicted of wire fraud in the United States.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 9, 2026

Farage's political stunt leaves him facing Count Binface in polls

Nigel Farage's gamble to trigger a special election for his parliamentary seat could leave Britain's Reform UK leader facing a single challenger: Count Binface, the satir...

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

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 1, 2026

Inside Government’s fuel disruption response: Document dump reveals how ministers decided on financial support, worst-case scenario

Inside Government’s fuel disruption response: Document dump reveals how ministers decided on financial support, worst-case scenario

LabourList

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘While leaders change, Labour endures’

Yesterday confirmed what we have all known for several weeks. After almost 80 percent of Labour MPs nominated him in The post ‘While leaders change, Labour endures’ appeared first on LabourList.

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 ...

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