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He expresses outrage over The Times newspaper publishing a picture of his daughter's residence, threatening her security. Farage accuses Sky News of lying about contacting his family and emphasizes his refusal to tolerate intimidation or endangerment of his family due to his public life.
Nigel Farage announces his immediate resignation as a Member of Parliament for Clacton-on-Sea. He vehemently denies any wrongdoing, including breaking the law or misusing public money, stating that his financial success over the last 10 years, which includes writing, lecturing, broadcasting, and investing, is not a crime.
Farage details over 20 years of constant demonization by the press for holding opinions outside the mainstream. He describes himself as the most physically and verbally attacked public figure of modern times, citing numerous assaults, many of which remain unreported.
Driven by anger, Farage resigns to force a by-election in Clacton-on-Sea. He intends to stand in this by-election, framing it as 'the people versus the establishment' and an opportunity to challenge the entire political system. He declares his intention to fight and win to continue the political revolution initiated by Reform.