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David Hughes

Farage quits Commons to fight in by-election boycotted by rivals

Reform UK leader Mr Farage has formally quit as MP for Clacton after being appointed as steward and bailiff of the Manor of Northstead under the procedure used to resign from the House of Commons (PA) - (PA Wire)

Nigel Farage has quit as an MP to fight a by-election contest where his main rival looks set to be a comedy candidate with a bin on his head.

The Reform UK leader said he wanted a “people versus the establishment” fight in Clacton after coming under intense scrutiny about undeclared gifts and financial support before he was first elected.

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