Nigel Farage decides not to run for Parliament in upcoming election

Boost for Rishi Sunak and the Tories

Nigel Farage has announced that he will not be standing as a Member of Parliament in the upcoming election, much to the relief of Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The leading Brexiteer cited that now is not the right time for him to push for a Westminster seat, opting instead to focus on the US presidential election.

Focus on US Presidential Campaign

After sleeping on the decision following Rishi Sunak's sudden election announcement, Farage concluded that his efforts would be better spent on supporting his close ally Donald Trump's bid to return to the White House. This move is expected to be a significant boost for the Tories, as Farage's candidacy could have potentially diverted support away from their core voter base.

Global Significance of US Election

In a statement, Farage expressed that the US election in November holds global significance and emphasized his commitment to aiding the Reform Party leader Richard Tice and Tory defector MP Lee Anderson in their respective campaigns. He reassured his supporters that he will continue to be actively involved in the political landscape but believes that his current focus should be on grassroots efforts in the US.