Nigel Farage: Why Reform UK leader's by-election 'stunt' won't get him off the hook
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By July 7, 2026 / 12:27 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google London — British politician Nigel Farage, a one-time ally of President Trump who has led a surging far-right, populist movement in the U.K., resigned on Tuesday as a lawmaker to trigger a special election. Reform chief whip Lee Anderson is expected to move the writ as soon as possible, with other potential dates for the by-election including August 6, 14, or 20. Mr Farage has now has to start the process of formally resigning under archaic parliamentary rules that date back to the early 17th century.
Furthermore, When in 2008 David Davis, then the Conservatives’ Shadow Home Secretary, resigned his Haltemprice Howden seat in order to campaign against extending the length of time that someone suspected of a terrorism offence could be held without charge, neither Labour nor the Liberal Democrats stood against him. In 2024, he offered to act as a "bridge" between Mr. Trump and Britain's newly-elected Labour Party. Although a string of independent and minority party candidates did do so, Mr Davis won a rather hollow 72% of the vote.
In addition, Mr Farage resigned as MP for Clacton in a shock move as he faced a string of claims over his financial links.
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By July 7, 2026 / 12:27 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google London — British politician Nigel Farage, a one-time ally of President Trump who has led a surging far-right, populist movement in the U.K., resigned on Tuesday as a lawmaker to trigger a special election.
according to CBS News — LatestReform chief whip Lee Anderson is expected to move the writ as soon as possible, with other potential dates for the by-election including August 6, 14, or 20.
according to Daily Mirror - NewsMr Farage has now has to start the process of formally resigning under archaic parliamentary rules that date back to the early 17th century.
according to Daily Mirror - NewsWhen in 2008 David Davis, then the Conservatives’ Shadow Home Secretary, resigned his Haltemprice Howden seat in order to campaign against extending the length of time that someone suspected of a terrorism offence could be held without charge, neither Labour nor the Liberal Democrats stood against him.
according to GB NewsIn 2024, he offered to act as a "bridge" between Mr. Trump and Britain's newly-elected Labour Party.
according to CBS News — LatestAlthough a string of independent and minority party candidates did do so, Mr Davis won a rather hollow 72% of the vote.
according to GB NewsMr Farage resigned as MP for Clacton in a shock move as he faced a string of claims over his financial links
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