Fact-checking Nigel Farage's resignation speech claims about mob attacks and women's safety in London

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced he would step down as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election in which he would stand. During his resignation speech, he made several controversial claims — including that he was attacked by a mob at a pub and that women cannot wear jewellery in London due to safety concerns. The speech comes amid mounting scrutiny over his political future. Major parties including the Conservatives, Labour, and the Lib Dems declined to field candidates in what they called Farage's "media circus".