Farage Steps Down to Run in Clacton | Belfast News

Nigel Farage is quitting Parliament but immediately launching a high-stakes by-election bid in Clacton, framing it as a populist revolt against the political establishment while dismissing financial probes as politically motivated witch hunts. Major parties refuse to play along, with Labour and the Conservatives refusing to field candidates, calling the move a distraction from serious allegations. Farage accuses the media and opponents of harassment and insists Clacton voters—not the press or Parliament—should decide his fate. The Liberal Democrats demand his resignation be blocked until investigations conclude, while smaller parties largely call it a farce—except the Greens, who’ll let local members decide. If Farage wins, the parliamentary standards probe will resume, and a major suspension could force another by-election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19ba0b3b18a1a0f0