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Nigel Farage received £270,000 from gold marketer he promotes

Nigel Farage received £270,000 from gold marketer he promotes

Summary

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, received £270,000 in May from Direct Bullion, a gold company he promotes as a brand ambassador. He is under investigation by the parliamentary watchdog over this payment and other financial gifts linked to his political work.

Key Facts

  • Nigel Farage received £270,000 from Direct Bullion, his largest payment as an MP.
  • Direct Bullion sells physical gold and promotes investing it through pension plans.
  • Farage has previously earned £91,200 and £135,000 from Direct Bullion for shorter work periods.
  • He claimed the £270,000 payment was a gift and initially said it did not need to be declared.
  • Farage is facing a formal investigation over why he received the money and its disclosure.
  • The payment works out to an hourly rate of about £22,500.
  • Farage also earns money from presenting on GB News and doing social media work for companies like Google and X.
  • Other Reform party members have registered social media work for platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
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