‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say
Summary
Nigel Farage secretly negotiated a deal to return as leader of Reform UK months before the 2024 general election, despite public claims to the contrary. He is under formal investigation for failing to declare a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire and faces questions about other financial support.Key Facts
- Nigel Farage began talks about returning as Reform UK leader as early as March 2024.
- Farage publicly said he did not plan to return to politics until June 2024.
- He received a £5 million personal gift from Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in April 2024, which he did not disclose.
- Parliamentary rules require new MPs to declare financial interests and gifts received in the 12 months before election.
- The parliamentary standards watchdog opened a formal investigation into the £5 million gift in May 2024.
- Farage is also under inquiry for alleged financial support from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster.
- Reports say Farage agreed to repay or write off over £1 million in loans from Reform UK leader Richard Tice’s company as part of his return deal.
- Labour party chair Bridget Phillipson criticized Farage for secret negotiations and undisclosed financial dealings.
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