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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud

George Cottrell, left, pictured with Nigel Farage at a pro-Brexit rally in London in 2019
George Cottrell, left, pictured with Nigel Farage at a pro-Brexit rally in London in 2019. Photograph: Mark Kerrison/Alamy

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts and benefits provided by a crypto entrepreneur who has previously been convicted of fraud, Reform’s economic spokesperson has admitted.

Robert Jenrick said on Sunday that the Reform leader had accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell, but claimed they were personal gifts provided before he became an MP and so did not need to be declared.

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