Nigel Farage gives “two fingers” and resigns... kind of – a strange day in UK politics

Reeling from an investigation into his finances, Nigel Farage has gone on the offensive. ­ In a public address on Tuesday afternoon, the Reform UK leader announced his intention to resign as an MP in order to trigger a by-election that he intends to contest. ­ “This will be a people versus the establishment by-election,” Farage said. “It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment, to frankly tell them where to go,” he added, noting that he will “fight to win” and “continue the political revolution that Reform has started” in the UK. ­ The move has been heavily criticised by opponents, with outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer labelling it a “desperate stunt” and stating that Farage is “up to his neck in sleaze”. ­ So, can Farage managed to turn the accusations against him into a conspiracy and turn the raging tide to his advantage? ­ And who is ‘Posh George’, the man whose association with Farage has caused such media scrutiny and public pressure? ­ On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady to ask if Farage is redefining the idea of politics being a risky business. ­ The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project.  You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.