Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, resigns as a Member of Parliament and says he will contest the resulting by-election. Multiple outlets report that Farage made the announcement via social media, with one outlet stating he would make the statement at 2pm on Tuesday. Reporting across sources links the decision to scrutiny and political pressure concerning his finances, with several accounts noting that calls for an investigation have been raised. Farage rejects wrongdoing, and outlets say he says he has not done anything wrong. He also criticizes opponents and the media, describing their stance as attacks and framing the controversy as part of a broader effort by the “establishment.” After resigning, Farage commits to fighting the by-election, maintaining his political campaign rather than stepping away. The coverage is consistent that the resignation triggers the by-election process, while details on the specific constituency and timing of the vote are not provided in the supplied summaries.