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Nigel Farage Storms Back: From Reform UK Leader to MP Candidate

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Nigel Farage shakes up British politics with his comeback as Reform UK leader and announcement to run for MP in Clacton. A political rollercoaster ahead!

Nigel Farage is making waves in the UK political scene once again. The veteran left-winger, Diane Abbott, has announced her intention to run as a Labour candidate amidst speculation about her political future. In a parallel move, Nigel Farage, the former Brexit Party and UKIP chief, is set to stand for the Clacton seat in the general election. Additionally, Farage is taking over the leadership of Reform UK, committing to a five-year tenure, promising a 'political revolt' under his leadership.

Farage's decision to run for MP for Reform UK marks his eighth attempt at securing a seat in the House of Commons. The controversial politician's 'emergency' election announcement has stirred up excitement and speculation. Farage's political U-turn, declaring his candidacy for Reform UK in Clacton, signals a significant shift in the upcoming election landscape.

In a surprising twist, Nigel Farage's return to politics not only includes a bid for a parliamentary seat but also affects his relationship with Donald Trump. Farage acknowledges the challenges of balancing his UK political comeback with supporting Trump's campaign, hinting at the complexities of international political alliances.

Nigel Farage's re-entry into the political arena poses a substantial challenge to the Conservative Party, with Farage's presence potentially altering the electoral landscape. As Farage embarks on this high-profile journey, all eyes are on Clacton and the unfolding drama of his bid for a parliamentary seat.

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Diane Abbott says she intends to run as Labour candidate - BBC News (BBC News)

The veteran left-winger says she intends to run for Labour following a row over her political future.

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Nigel Farage confirms he will stand for Clacton seat in general election (Sky News)

The former Brexit Party and UKIP chief will also take over the leadership of Reform UK, promising to stay in post for five years.

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Farage election latest: Reform leader to lead 'political revolt' and ... (Yahoo News UK)

Nigel Farage during a press conference to announce that he will become the new leader of. Nigel Farage has confirmed he is standing for election on 4 July. (PA).

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Nigel Farage says he is running to be MP for Reform UK (Financial Times)

The Brexit campaigner has announced his eighth attempt to be elected to the House of Commons.

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Nigel Farage set to stand for Reform UK in Clacton (Gazette)

The controversial politician revealed the move in an "emergency" election announcement at 4pm today.

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Nigel Farage to stand for Reform UK in general election U-turn (The Guardian)

Honorary president of the former Brexit party to make eighth attempt to enter parliament.

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Nigel Farage: the arsonist in exile (New Statesman)

What does Nigel Farage know? What does any successful politician know? What did Tony Blair know that Ed Miliband did not? What does Jeremy Corbyn know that ...

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Tories face 'existential risk' as Farage declares he will stand as a ... (The Independent)

Nigel Farage has declared that he plans to run as a candidate crushing Tory hopes as two more major polls suggest the party is facing a wipeout.

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Nigel Farage to stand as MP and becomes Reform UK leader (Kent Online)

Nigel Farage has made an extraordinary return to politics by becoming Reform UK's leader and declaring his intention to stand for Parliament.

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Nigel Farage to run as Reform UK candidate in Clacton (BBC News)

The ex-Brexit Party leader says he has changed his mind and does not want to let his supporters down.

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Nigel Farage says UK comeback will make it hard to help Trump (POLITICO.eu)

Brexiteer says reality of life in UK parliament means it'll be 'difficult but not impossible' to help Trump's campaign.

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Nigel Farage To Run For Parliament As Reform UK Leader (PoliticsHome.com)

Nigel Farage has announced he has taken over as Reform leader and will run as a candidate at the 4 July general election.

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Watch again: Nigel Farage expected to declare he is running for ... (The Independent)

Watch again as Nigel Farage confirmed he will stand for Reform UK in the general election in an emergency press conference on Monday (3 May).

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Clacton reacts to Nigel Farage standing in election (BBC News)

The Essex constituency was represented by Conservative Giles Watling until Parliament was dissolved. So what do people in Clacton-on-Sea think? 'I've watched ...

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Nigel Farage to run as Reform UK candidate in Clacton (BBC News)

The ex-Brexit Party leader says he has changed his mind and does not want to let his supporters down.

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Nigel Farage comeback is Sunak's worst nightmare (POLITICO.eu)

The Conservatives could be facing a wipeout as the popular Brexiteer returns to U.K. politics.

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Nigel Farage's decision to run means turbulence for the Tories (BBC News)

Nigel Farage is running for Parliament - but he also might reshape the Conservative Party as he does so.

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Nigel Farage's decision to run means turbulence for the Tories (BBC News)

Nigel Farage is running for Parliament - but he also might reshape the Conservative Party as he does so.

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Clacton reacts to Nigel Farage standing in election (BBC News)

The Essex constituency was represented by Conservative Giles Watling until Parliament was dissolved. So what do people in Clacton-on-Sea think? 'I've watched ...

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Nigel Farage: A potted history of his political career on the road to ... (The Guardian)

A rightwing maverick who triggered Brexit, or a jovial presenter on reality TV? Who is the new leader of the UK's Reform party?

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Nigel Farage latest: Reform UK leader starts campaign in Clacton as ... (The Independent)

Farage to launch campaign in Essex constituency in major blow to the Tories.

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Even Nigel Farage will struggle to make this election exciting (Spectator.co.uk)

Nigel Farage's decision to stand in the 4 July election will liven things up, but Starmer vs Sunak will still be a boring contest.

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UK general election live: Nigel Farage calls for 'zero' net migration ... (BBC News)

The Conservatives plan an annual vote on visa numbers - but Home Secretary James Cleverly won't commit to a specific target.

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Nigel Farage can win in Clacton, and save Britain from the funk into ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

I ran and won in the seat because I wanted a fundamental change in British politics. Sadly, the Tories have blown it.

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General election: Nigel Farage says aim should be 'zero' net ... (The Guardian)

Rishi Sunak poised to propose annual visa cap to try to reduce immigration as Reform party leader says he is leading 'political revolt' against ...

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John Curtice says Nigel Farage could cost Tories up to 60 seats (The Independent)

Farage's return to frontline politics, first revealed exclusively by The Independent at Monday lunchtime, coincides with devastating new polling figures for ...

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Brexit stalwart Nigel Farage to stand in UK election with his own party (EURACTIV)

Nigel Farage, the colourful politician who helped champion Britain's departure from the European Union, said on Monday (3 June) he would stand as a ...

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Nigel Farage launches election campaign in Clacton, Essex (BBC News)

The Reform UK party leader says he want to be a "bloody nuisance" in Parliament.

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Nigel Farage thinks leave-voting Clacton will welcome his return. He ... (The Guardian)

In the Essex seaside town synonymous with Brexit, locals tell me their focus is reversing decline, not protest against the EU.

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10 net zero questions that should be put to Nigel Farage (www.businessgreen.com)

The new Reform Party leader is arguably the UK's most prominent climate sceptic and his party wants to scrap the country's net zero goals - he should be ...

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Nigel Farage has drink thrown over him after launching election ... (Sky News)

The new leader of Reform UK was leaving the Wetherspoons Moon and Starfish pub in Clacton, where he is standing to be an MP, when a young woman in a grey ...

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Nigel Farage pelted with a milkshake on UK election trail (POLITICO.eu)

Brexiteer tells POLITICO there's always a 'risk of violence' on campaign walkabouts as woman arrested.

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Nigel Farage vows to replace the Tories as he launches his revolution (The Independent)

The Reform UK leader launched his bid for election in front of cheering crowds on Clacton pier on the Essex coast declaring โ€œa revolution to change British ...

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Farage has drink thrown on him at Clacton election launch (BBC News)

The Reform UK leader is showered with banana milkshake as he campaigns in Essex.

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Who is Nigel Farage? (BBC News)

He campaigned for Brexit as leader of UKIP and then went on to lead the Brexit Party and now Reform UK. He has moved between politics and media roles and ...

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