Farage denies resignation is publicity stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage told the BBC on January 16, 2026 that his decision to step down is "only fair" because it allows the electorate to judge him, in response to questions about whether the resignation was a publicity tactic. Reform UK proposed holding a by-election in August to fill the parliamentary seat. Farage did not provide additional details about the timeline or circumstances of his departure.

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