Farage defends Clacton exit as non-stunt bid for by-election

Nigel Farage says his resignation as Clacton MP and plan to stand again in a by-election is not a publicity stunt, as Reform UK proposes an August 6 by-election and opponents boycott the contest. A parliamentary standards probe into a £5m donor gift would be paused if he’s re-elected. By-election logistics depend on MPs approving the writ and local council arrangements, with candidates including Count Binface and Laurence Fox. Farage argues the public will judge him, while pledging to tackle local issues like potholes and housing if re-elected.