Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP, triggering by-election he plans to contest amid financial scrutiny

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Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election which he intends to contest. The Reform UK leader's resignation follows reports of undeclared financial support from an ally and questions over an unregistered £5m gift from a donor. Reform has offered to cover the costs of the by-election, though it remains unclear whether this is legally possible as by-elections are funded by central government. The article explores the political and financial implications of Farage's move.

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It's easy to see why Reform would make this offer, as a major criticism already being made of Nigel Farage's bid to be re-elected is that it is a waste of public money.

What is less clear is whether it would be possible for Reform to do this.

But Parliamentary by-elections, like general elections, are paid for out of central government funds.

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The Reform UK leader's statement follows reports he failed to declare financial support from an ally. He has also faced questions over an unregistered £5m gift from a donor.

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