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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Alexandra Topping Political correspondent

Why Farage is quitting as an MP amid scrutiny over gifts – but will stand again

Head and shoulders shot of Farage looking pensive with union jack flag behind
Nigel Farage made his announcement at a press conference in London on Tuesday. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Nigel Farage has said he will resign as the MP for Clacton, and fight the resulting byelection, as scrutiny over his finances continues.

The Reform UK leader revealed that he was under a second investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog over undeclared gifts.

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