Nigel Farage Announces Surprise Candidacy in Upcoming General Election

Nigel Farage has announced plans to run as a candidate in the upcoming British general election on July 4, specifically in the constituency of Clacton, Essex. This decision comes after he initially stated he would not stand in the election. Farage will take over as leader of Reform UK from Richard Tice and has pledged to lead a "political revolt" with his party. He believes that running in Clacton, a fiercely pro-Brexit seat, will allow him to capitalize on support for Brexit and potentially split the right-wing vote. Reform UK is currently polling at around 11%, which could have significant implications for the election outcome. Farage's decision to run may make it more challenging for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his party to narrow their double-digit gap in the polls.