Nigel Farage Resigns as MP, Triggering By-election in Clacton

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Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP, triggering a by-election in his Clacton seat.
He aims to campaign against "the establishment" but faces a potential challenge from novelty candidate Count Binface as rivals decline to participate in his "stunt."

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Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP, triggering a by-election in his Clacton seat. He aims to campaign against "the establishment" but faces a potential challenge from novelty candidate Count Binface as rivals decline to participate in his "stunt."

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