Farage's Resignation Sets Off a Chain Reaction in UK Politics Nigel Farage's decision to resign as an MP has sparked a flurry of activity in British politics.
His resignation is intended to force a snap vote in parliament, which would grant him more influence in the ongoing dispute over financial regulations.
The Finances Row at the Heart of Farage's Decision At the center of this controversy lies a long standing disagreement between Farage and Conservative party leader Boris Johnson over post Brexit trade agreements with the EU.