Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared
Summary
Nigel Farage said he did nothing wrong after reports showed he did not declare certain benefits from George Cottrell, an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. The matter has led to calls for a parliamentary investigation into whether Farage followed rules about declaring financial support before he became a Member of Parliament (MP).Key Facts
- Nigel Farage did not declare benefits from George Cottrell, who was convicted of wire fraud in the US in 2017.
- Benefits included security staff, social media workers, and use of a property near Buckingham Palace.
- UK rules say new MPs must declare financial interests or benefits received in the 12 months before their election.
- Farage says he followed the rules and that the benefits were received before he became an MP.
- Liberal Democrat MP Josh Babarinde has asked for a formal investigation into Farage’s declarations.
- Farage is already under investigation for not declaring a £5 million gift from another donor.
- Cottrell is linked to cryptocurrency businesses and an offshore gambling website.
- Farage plans legal action against the newspaper that reported the benefits and says he is the target of an "establishment hit job."
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