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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Press Association Political Staff

Trump appears to back Farage amid row over ally’s financial help

US President Donald Trump (Isabel Infantes/PA) - (PA Wire)

Donald Trump appeared to indicate his backing for Nigel Farage as the Reform UK leader continues to face intense scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted criminal.

The Clacton MP claimed he was the victim of an “establishment hit job” and has “done no wrongdoing” after The Sunday Times reported George Cottrell had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected.

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