The anatomy of a scandal

GREAT BENTLEY, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage drinks a pint in a pub on July 08, 2026 in Great Bentley, England.

On Tuesday, Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage announced his resignation as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election which he says he will stand in to re-contest his seat.

The resignation comes amid renewed scrutiny over financial support he received ahead of his election as Clacton MP.

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