Farage Steps Down, Calls for By-Election | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Nigel Farage is quitting Parliament and demanding a by-election in Clacton, framing it as a protest against political witch hunts over his finances — including a $5 million gift and alleged ties to a fraudster. He accuses opponents and the media of harassment and sleaze politics, while major parties refuse to contest the seat, calling his move a distraction. Even the Liberal Democrats want his resignation blocked until investigations close. Farage insists he’s innocent and sees the by-election as a populist stand against the establishment — and the only candidate willing to run? Count…