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

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July 7, 2026

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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.

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ABC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

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

Nigel Farage claims the political establishment is out to stop him

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.

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· Jul 11, 2026

Farage investigation likely to be concluded by end of year

​ANU Senior Lecturer Pat Leslie says the investigation into Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage will “likely” be concluded by the end of the year. ​“As he has resigned his post as an MP, the investigation has been suspended for now,” Mr Leslie told Sky News Australia. ​“It will very likely, assuming that he does prevail over Count Binface, continue once he’s back. ​“What can happen after that depends on the severity of the penalty decided. “The most likely outcome at this point is that he will be subject to a recall petition, which is if 10 per cent of the electors in a constituency sign a petition, then Nigel Farage will be recalled… and have to stand for another by-election.”

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 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 ...

GB News

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· Jul 8, 2026

WATCH: David Lammy swipes at 'Putin admirer' Nigel Farage ahead of Count Binface contest

Liberal Democrats deputy leader Daisy Cooper has called on David Lammy to heap pressure onto Rachel Reeves to block Nigel Farage's by-election bid.Mr Lammy accused Mr Farage of trying to distract from the fact that he's up to his neck in sleaze with the snap contest.The Labour minister added: He's got serious questions to answer and he can't run away from them. Labour isn't going to be part of this circus.I hear it's the people versus the establishment: the city trader, Putin-admiring professional politician whose pals with crypto billionaires versus Count Binface.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Related coverage for "Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation": ABC News — What to know about Nigel Farage's dramatic resignation and political gambit. Conservative Home — ‘Desperate’, ‘cowardly’ and ‘like a toddler’ – what do MPs make of Farage’s resignation?. Sky News Australia — Farage investigation likely to be concluded by end of year. JFeed — The Westminster Resignation: Nigel Farage Abruptly Quits Parliament Ahead of Multi Million Pound Corruption Findings. ArcaMax — Farage wagers he can outrun his troubles with election ploy. GB News — WATCH: David Lammy swipes at 'Putin admirer' Nigel Farage ahead of Count Binface contest