Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announces he will quit as a member of parliament and then seek re-election in a by-election. Multiple outlets report that Farage frames the decision as a way to “clear his name” amid parliamentary scrutiny over his personal finances and allegations that he accepted undeclared financial support.
According to the reports, Farage is facing a probe by a parliamentary standards watchdog into whether he failed to properly disclose benefits or donations. Several sources refer to scrutiny involving a large gift—reported as around £5 million—linked to a fraudster, though the specific details of the allegations are not fully consistent across coverage.
Farage says he has not broken the law or misused public money, and he makes his announcement without taking questions during a broadcast statement. Outlets also describe his decision as a political gamble, with supporters and critics watching whether he can retain his seat while the investigation continues.
