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The Guardian Politics7 Jul 2026

Farage fact check: the truth behind five of his resignation statements

The Reform leader made some punchy accusations in his video, not all of which stand up to scrutiny Farage quits as an MP amid scrutiny of his finances Nigel Farage’s “statement on my future” video address was lengthy and had a lot to say about his apparent sacrifices for the sake of politics. But do they stand up? Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics7 Jul 2026

I’m rich – defend me, be happy for me, says Farage to poor voters in Clacton. They are just his collateral damage | John Harris

The Reform UK leader’s ruse to head off scrutiny by forcing a byelection may work, but it’s all about him: no one else gains anything from it Most people who closely follow British politics probably know the basics about Jaywick, an enclave of Clacton, on the Essex coast. A sprawling tangle of tracks, paths and old holiday shacks repurposed as permanent homes, it has been ranked as England’s poorest area several times since 2011, most recently in October last year. I first visited in 2014, durin

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The Guardian Politics7 Jul 2026

Why Farage is quitting as an MP amid scrutiny over gifts – but will stand again

Reform UK leader is to force a byelection in his Clacton seat as he reveals he faces a second parliamentary inquiry UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has said he will resign as the MP for Clacton, and fight the resulting byelection, as scrutiny over his finances continues. The Reform UK leader revealed that he was under a second investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog over undeclared gifts. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics7 Jul 2026

Nige throws the world’s biggest temper tantrum before big byelection reveal

The Reform leader was determined to fight for the right to receive gifts from Thai crypto billionaires and convicted fraudsters It’s the heavyweight contest of the year. The Establishment v the Establishment. Or as the former City worker who is given £5m trifles would like you to see it, Nigel Farage versus the Establishment. Yes, Nige has had enough and he’s not taking it any more. He is the People’s Nige. The man who chose to resign as an MP and call a byelection as a matter of principle. And

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The Guardian Politics7 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage resigns to stand in ‘people vs establishment’ byelection – The Latest

Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as the MP for Clacton, triggering a byelection in which he intends to stand as a candidate. The Reform UK leader is under scrutiny over his finances, with two investigations by the parliamentary standards watchdog over undeclared gifts. During a 15-minute press conference, he accused the media of a ‘pile-on’ over his personal finances, and harassment of his family. He said his decision was part of ‘sticking two fingers up at the establishment’ and would

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The Guardian Politics7 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage quits as MP amid scrutiny over finances

Reform UK leader reveals he faces second inquiry over financial gifts but says he will fight byelection in Clacton UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has announced he is to resign as the MP for Clacton to fight a byelection, revealing he is under a second investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog over undeclared gifts. The Reform UK leader said it was part of “sticking two fingers up at the establishment” and it would prove that the public wanted him to stay on as an MP

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The Guardian Politics7 Jul 2026

‘Serious consequences’: Farage attacks Sky News after question about George Cottrell

Reform UK leader confronts journalist after question about gifts from friend and convicted fraudster UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has said Sky News bosses face “serious consequences” in an outburst triggered by questions over fresh revelations about his finances. The Reform UK leader has faced renewed scrutiny after the Sunday Times revealed he had received funding from his longtime ally, the convicted fraudster George Cottrell. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics7 Jul 2026

Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate claims Farage broke electoral law by not disclosing gifts – UK politics live

Parliamentary authorities are already looking into a £5m donation to the Reform Uk leader from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne Good morning. One of the reasons why Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, is relatively popular is because he presents as genial and good-natured. A rather different Farage was on display last night, after he angrily berated a Sky News cameraman who doorstepped him as he arrived back in the UK off a flight from the US. Farage also accused Sky News of harassing

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The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says

Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County Durham One of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child custody scandals was collectively ignored for decades because the victims were working-class boys from the north of England, a government minister has said. The sentencing and youth justice minister, Jake Richards, has announced he is implementing a number of recommendations to prevent abuse such as that which took place between 1961 and 1987

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The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

Fraudster George Cottrell seen at numerous Reform events despite ‘no formal role’ in party

Nigel Farage urged to clarify ‘dependence’ on Cottrell, who also joined Reform leader in Abu Dhabi in December Nigel Farage has been accompanied by his friend George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, to numerous Reform events and fundraisers and a trip to Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the claim that he has no official role in the party. Labour has called on Farage to clarify his “personal and financial dependence” on Cottrell, who also has been supporting his lifestyle through accommodation

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The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

The Guardian view on apprenticeships: young people need help getting started at work | Editorial

Existing staff are taking too much of a fund intended for new recruits. Ministers must take charge of redirecting it For the roughly 64% of young people who do not go to university, apprenticeships are vital gateways to the world of work. The way that funding has flowed away from them and towards older workers in recent years was flagged as a problem in the interim report from Alan Milburn’s review on young people and work in May. Mr Milburn’s recommendations are still some months off. Apprentic

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The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

Farage is on the brink but if he goes, Labour can’t rest easy: people still need something worth voting for | Gaby Hinsliff

The Reform funding scandals could yet bring down its leader – and give Andy Burnham a head start. The biggest pitfall would be complacency No politician is greater than their party. However bright you shine, you’re never so indispensable that you couldn’t be replaced tomorrow – or so, at least, convention has it. But there’s one man at Westminster to whom convention rarely applies, and that’s why the multiple funding scandals now engulfing Nigel Farage are such a watershed moment in British poli

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