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Farage resigns as MP to trigger snap by-election

Nigel Farage announced he will resign as an MP to run in a snap by-election amid scrutiny of his finances.
WHO: Nigel Farage
WHAT: Announced he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election.
WHEN: Jul 8, 2026 at 9:14 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: He faces mounting pressure over non-disclosure of gifts, including allegedly from a convicted fraudster.

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