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Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he says he will stand in.

It comes amid a row over his financial support, after the Sunday Times reported he had not declared benefits and questions were raised about a £5m gift.

In a statement, Farage insisted he had "done nothing wrong".

Farage's constituents have mixed views about the politician and shared their opinions with the BBC.

Read more about what Farage said in his resignation speech.

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