Under multiple, relentless parliamentary investigations and harassed by some news outlets, Reform UK leader – and favorite to be the next Prime Minister – Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as the MP for Clacton.
But he also announced that he will participate in the ‘people versus the establishment’ by-election.
GB News reported:
“Addressing the nation with a live statement, Mr. Farage said: ‘I could go out and try and make some real big money. I could go to the USA where I’ve got plenty of offers.
‘And then I thought, why should I be judged today or in the future by Sky News or the media? Why should they be the people that decide my fate when as I repeat I’ve done nothing wrong?’
‘I’ve thought about it hard and I’ve decided about it today, today I will resign as a Member of Parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, thereby forcing a by-election which would happen I hope in short order’.”
BREAKING: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announcing his resignation from Parliament before revealing he’ll run in the by-election for his seat to let voters decide.
Calling it a “people versus the establishment” contest, Farage says the people of Clacton—not the press—should be… pic.twitter.com/qhV1195QM6
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BBC reported:
“Mr Farage has faced questions over a large amount of money given to him before his election, in early 2024, by a billionaire Reform UK donor, which he had not declared.
The Sunday Times newspaper has also reported he had not declared benefits, including staff and security, given to him from a different political supporter.
Members of Parliament are supposed to register any “gifts, benefits or hospitality” worth over £300.
New MPs must register gifts they received 12 months before becoming an MP.”
Farage’s party colleague Suella Braverman, former Home Secretary, went out in defense of Farage.
‘He is the victim of an establishment witch hunt.’
Suella Braverman reacts to the establishment media targeting Nigel Farage’s family and the attacks on him, which carry risks to his personal safety.
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‘This is about asking the people. It’s a very noble act that Nigel has done today.’
Reform UK’s Suella Braverman says the costs of the Clacton by-election will be paid by the Reform UK Party in order not to waste taxpayers’ money. pic.twitter.com/WsKMqtI6gp
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