Anti-establishment figure Nigel Farage, the politician who helped champion Brexit, says he will stand as a candidate in the United Kingdom's general election.
Farage's return to active politics poses a significant challenge to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, which is already trailing behind Labour in the polls. His candidacy aims to attract disillusioned voters and reshape the political landscape, potentially diverting votes from the Conservatives.
Farage will contest the parliamentary seat in Clacton, Essex, a pro-Brexit area. Despite previously standing unsuccessfully for parliament seven times, he remains influential. Farage's candidacy will likely intensify competition in the upcoming election. Sunak has already attempted to appeal to Reform-leaning voters with policies like tax cuts for pensioners and reintroducing national service.
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