Jade Wright

Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton and will seek re‑election in a by‑election he describes as a contest between the people and the establishment. His decision follows scrutiny over undeclared financial support allegedly provided by associate George Cottrell and a separate investigation into a £5 million gift from donor Christopher Harborne. Labour and the Liberal Democrats have called for expanded investigations, while Donald Trump has publicly supported Farage. The by‑election will determine whether he returns to Parliament or loses one of Reform UK’s most prominent seats amid growing questions over his financial disclosures.