Nigel Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election – POLITICO

LONDON — Nigel Farage resigned as a member of the British parliament Tuesday to force a by-election, amid intense scrutiny of his financial arrangements.

In a televised statement, the pro-Brexit veteran — who will stand as a candidate in a surprise race aimed at shoring up his personal support in the seaside town of Clacton — said: “I thought about it hard, and I’ve decided today, I will resign as a member of parliament for Clacton on Sea, thereby forcing a by-election.”

“This will be a people versus the establishment by-election. It’s a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment, to frankly tell them where to go,” he said.