Why has UK Reform’s Nigel Farage resigned as MP? What happens next?
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing Reform UK party, has resigned from parliament and will stand for his seat again in a special election, amid mounting controversy over financial donations.
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3 sourcesFarage says he will resign as U.K. lawmaker to trigger a special election
What to know about Nigel Farage's dramatic resignation and political gambit in the UK
What to know about Nigel Farage's dramatic resignation and political gambit
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18 sourcesMajor UK parties refuse to contest Farage special election after he resigns
Chris Mason: It's far from certain whether by-election will strengthen Farage
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14 sourcesFarage poised to face joke candidate after other parties stand down in by-election
Farage wagers he can outrun his troubles with election ploy
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5 articlesNigel Farage’s ‘Pro-Sleaze’ By-Election Is A Sign Of Terminal Weakness
Reform UK’s Farage resigns as MP amid funding scandal, forcing by-election
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The story so far
2 developments- Jul 7Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid financial donations controversy and will seek re-election
- Jul 8Major UK parties refuse to contest Farage special election after he resigns
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