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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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RTÉ News
· Jul 7, 2026
UK Parties to boycott by-election triggered by Farage
Parties across the political spectrum in the UK have rejected a by-election triggered by Nigel Farage, who said he would quit as an MP in protest at the intense scrutiny over unregistered donations of cash and support to him.
BBC News
· 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.
Reuters
· 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
Disclose.tv
· Jul 7, 2026
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Al Jazeera
· 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.
BOL News
· 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.
Novara Media
· 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 []
RedState
· 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
· 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
· 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.
Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
Nigel Farage quits as an MP claiming he's been 'vilified' over financial row and vows to stand in by-election to let voters 'be the judge of my actions'
Nigel Farage quits as an MP claiming he's been 'vilified' over financial row and vows to stand in by-election to let voters 'be the judge of my actions'
RTL Today
· 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.
The News Letter
· Jul 7, 2026
Editorial: By-elections are unpredictable ... Nigel Farage's resignation move involves some peril for the Reform UK leader
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UPI
· 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
ArcaMax
· 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 ...
Arab Times Online
· 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...
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 7, 2026
The real reason Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton
He will stand again Why has Nigel Farage decided to resign as an MP and call a by-election on himself? – Well, unsurprisingly, he has a scheme. This afternoon, Farage gave a lengthy speech in which he took aim at “the establishment”, the current government as well as the press. He also resigned as MP []
Russia Today
· 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
Liberty Nation
· Jul 7, 2026
Exit Mr. Brexit: Nigel Farage Resigns – Sort Of
Exit Mr. Brexit: Nigel Farage Resigns – Sort Of
Hungarian Conservative
· 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
· Jul 7, 2026
Reform UK’s Nigel Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Sky News Australia
· 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.
KSAT San Antonio
· 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.
Sweden Herald
· 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
JFeed
· 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.
Conservative Review
· 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 []
Independent Journal Review
· 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.
Left Voice
· 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.
POLITICO
· 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 []
Toronto Sun
· Jul 7, 2026
Farage quits UK parliament, will run in byelection
Farage denied wrongdoing in his address
Hot Air
· Jul 7, 2026
Nigel Farage Resigning to Force By Election After Personal Finances Controversy
Nigel Farage Resigning to Force By Election After Personal Finances Controversy
Al Arabiya English
· 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.
The Daily Wire
· 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 ...
The Daily Signal
· 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...
GB News
· Jul 8, 2026
POLL OF THE DAY: Was Nigel Farage right to call a by-election? VOTE NOW
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Daily Sabah
· 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...
The i Paper
· 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
The Daily Beast
· 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.
ABC News
· 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
Fox News
· 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.
Conservative Home
· 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.
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