Why Nigel Farage is resigning as an MP, only to stand again

Self-pity and self-obsession

This must be considered some of the most self-pitying, self-obsessed political rhetoric we have heard from a politician since Boris Johnson’s numerous attempts. justify yourself In 2022, Nigel Farage surprised absolutely no one by resigning as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election. Supposedly, he will survive in this by-election and become the head of the “order”, thus clearing his name.

Even if Farage’s anger over media interference was genuine, his recorded video message still felt a bit contrived.