Nigel Farage admits discussing his return to lead Reform UK months before receiving a £5m gift, contradicting previous claims of not being involved in politics at the time, sparking renewed scrutiny over the gift's declaration and his party's finances.
Nigel Farage admitted discussing a return to lead Reform UK months before the 2024 general election, contradicting previous claims he was not involved in politics when he received a £5m gift. This admission reopens questions about the gift's nature and triggers renewed investigations into his conduct.
Nigel Farage's decision to resign as MP for Clacton and trigger a byelection has been met with a boycott from major parties including Conservatives, Labour, and Lib Dems, who accuse him of diverting attention from a gifts scandal. The move is seen as an attempt to avoid scrutiny over undeclared gifts from a crypto billionaire and a convicted fraudster.
Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over parliamentary rules regarding undeclared financial help from wealthy friends. He claims he broke no laws but could be suspended from parliament. Farage also asserts he is the most attacked public figure, a claim challenged by comparisons to other politicians facing threats, and criticizes media coverage of his daughter's home and London's crime rate.
Nigel Farage is resigning as MP for Clacton to contest a byelection, while facing a second investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog over undeclared gifts. He frames the move as a challenge to the establishment and vows to fight for his seat.
Nigel Farage reacted angrily to Sky News questions about his finances, threatening "serious consequences" and accusing the broadcaster of harassing his family. The Reform UK leader is under scrutiny for undeclared funding from a convicted fraudster and a £5m gift from a crypto-billionaire.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, received £270,000 from Direct Bullion, a gold marketing company where he is a brand ambassador. This payment, his largest as an MP, appears in his latest parliamentary register of interests. Critics accuse him of prioritizing personal gain over his constituents.
Nigel Farage defended a £5m crypto donation from businessman Christopher Harborne as a "purely private matter" and "not any of your business." He argued it wasn't hypocritical to criticize Keir Starmer's donations, citing his own presenter role vs. Starmer's opposition leadership. Farage also expressed no regret over Brexit.
Nigel Farage announced plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing and deport those unable to find private accommodation, intensifying anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of the Makerfield byelection. This move comes amid polls showing Reform UK losing support to the more extremist Restore Britain.
Nigel Farage faced criticism from Keir Starmer over his response to the murder of Henry Nowak, with Starmer accusing Farage of exploiting the tragedy to create division. Farage's claims of a 'two-tier culture' in the UK were contradicted by data showing Hampshire police stop and search black people more frequently than white people. The incident sparked a semi-riot in Southampton, leaving 11 police officers and a dog injured, which Farage refused to condemn.
Nigel Farage changes explanation for £5m gift from Christopher Harborne, citing Brexit campaigning reward, amid investigations and conflict of interest allegations.
Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary investigation over a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, allegedly used for a £1.4m property bought in cash, amid claims of undeclared interests and conflicting reasons for the gift.
Sunderland, Barnsley, Gateshead and South Tyneside among councils reporting gains for Farage’s party • Full results from England, Scotland and WalesNigel Farage chose Sunderland for the launch of Reform UK’s local election campaign because, he said, it was where he had first sensed the “big political earthquake” underfoot.A decade ago next month, the city was the first to declare its vote in the Brexit referendum – a thumping 61% opting to leave the EU – and the aftershocks are still being felt across Labour’s heartlands. Continue reading...
Party has success in Labour and Tory heartland areas but one pollster says results suggest Reform may have peakedElections 2026 – live updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesNigel Farage hailed sweeping election wins for Reform UK as a “historic shift in British politics” on a day when the populist party made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives.Reform made advances in heartland areas of both parties, clocking up substantial early results in the English local elections by taking control of Essex county council, Havering, its first London local authority, and Sunderland city council. Continue reading...
Reform leader irritated when asked about money from Christopher Harborne on day of party’s election gainsElection 2026 live: latest news updatesNigel Farage has repeatedly refused to answer questions about a personal gift of £5m he received from the billionaire Christopher Harborne, as the Reform UK leader sought on Friday to focus attention on the party’s election gains.Farage was clearly irritated when asked on a number of occasions on Friday about the money, which the Guardian revealed he had received shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general election and which was not declared. Continue reading...
The Conservative party has referred Nigel Farage to parliament's standards commissioner after the Guardian revealed he received an undeclared £5m gift from Thailand-based crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne. The gift falls within the 12-month period before taking office when MPs must declare personal benefits. Farage U-turned on standing as an MP in June 2024, weeks after receiving the gift. Reform UK maintains the gift was a "personal unconditional gift" unrelated to his political decision, while Labour and Liberal Democrats have called for investigation.
