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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Farage refused taxpayer-funded security because it was ‘inadequate’

Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security which reportedly included a trained driver, car, and bodyguard last year because he deemed it “inadequate”.

The Reform UK leader was offered the package, which was on the same level as high-profile Cabinet ministers and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, following police advice, according to The i Paper.

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