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Farage Resigns, Lib Dems Seek Block Over Crypto Probe

7/9/2026

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Nigel Farage resigned MP when Chancellor Rachel Reeves accepted his request to become Steward of Northstead.
Labour deputy prime minister David Lammy said the resignation distracts from sleaze.
The Liberal Democrats urged Reeves to block resignation until a £5 million crypto donation inquiry finishes.
Except Reform UK, which boycotted the by-election, the contest left comedy candidate Count Binface as opponent, with Reform UK polling at 22 % third behind Labour and Conservatives.

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Nigel Farage resigned MP when Chancellor Rachel Reeves accepted his request to become Steward of Northstead.
Labour deputy prime minister David Lammy said the resignation distracts from sleaze.
The Liberal Democrats urged Reeves to block resignation until a £5 million crypto donation inquiry finishes.
Except Reform UK, which boycotted the by-election, the contest left comedy candidate Count Binface as opponent, with Reform UK polling at 22 % third behind Labour and Conservatives.