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Trump ally Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid finance scandal to fight special election
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform U.K., resigned as Member of Parliament for Clacton. His resignation triggers a by-election in the constituency. Farage stated he intends to run in the by-election.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/nigel-farage-parliament-election.html