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A month in the spotlight? Nigel Farage’s Clacton gamble
Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP and triggered a by-election in Clacton, raising questions about his motivations amid an investigation into his political connections. Major parties are not contesting the by-election, with some calling it a 'gimmick,' while analysts debate its impact on ongoing parliamentary standards inquiries and potential Reform supporters.
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