This will be a people versus the establishment by-election,” Farage said. He was instrumental in Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016.

Farage resigned then launched an immediate re-election campaign while lashing out at the media over mounting scrutiny of gifts tied to wealthy crypto figures.

Nigel Farage faced a wave of criticism and mockery over his decision to quit as an MP to stand in a by-election in Clacton.Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham joined in the political onslaught by posting an image of himself with Count Binface who may be Mr Farage’s main rival in the Essex by-election.

Facing awkward questions about his finances, the anti-immigration politician dramatically announced that he’s quitting Parliament in order to run again, a move critics denounced as a ploy to dodge a parliamentary probe.

Nigel Farage has told the BBC his resignation as Clacton MP is not a publicity stunt, saying it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him. The Reform UK leader has vowed to fight to regain his seat in Essex,