On Tuesday 7 July, Nigel Farage announced his intention to step down as an MP. Seconds later, he announced his intention to fight in the subsequent by-election. Minutes after that, the Green Party argued that Farage’s move is little more than a stunt: "This is another stunt from Nigel Farage. He knew the grift was going to catch up with him eventually, so he's pulled the trigger instead." Green Party leader Zack Polanski on Farage's resignation and forced by-election. pic.twitter.com/tLmqkflUAT — The Green Party (@TheGreenParty) July 7, 2026 Fighting Farage on the (Clacton) beaches In the video above, Polanski says: And…