UK’s Nigel Farage to Quit as Lawmaker, Seeks Re election to Clear Name Nigel Farage, Brexit champion and long time thorn in the side of British politics, has announced his decision to step down as a lawmaker.
He cited an impending probe by parliament's standards watchdog, but instead of facing the music, he's chosen to trigger an election for his Clacton seat.
The investigation centers on a £5 million gift from a Thailand based cryptocurrency billionaire, which has raised eyebrows and sparked accusations of impropriety.