- Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is set to face an investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner.
- The inquiry stems from a £5 million gift he received in 2024 from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, a British national based in Thailand who helped bankroll Brexit, before Mr Farage became an MP.
- Mr Farage has been criticised for not declaring the donation, which was given just weeks before he announced his candidacy for the general election, with the Conservative Party suggesting it should have been reported to Commons authorities.
- Mr Farage defended the payment, stating it was intended to ensure his personal safety and security for life, as he believed the state would not provide him with protection.
- Christopher Harborne has made other significant contributions to Reform UK, including a record-breaking £9 million donation last August and an additional £3 million this year.
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