Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate claims Farage broke electoral law by not disclosing gifts – UK politics live
Summary
The Labour party has asked the UK Electoral Commission to investigate Nigel Farage for not reporting gifts he received before becoming an MP in 2024. These gifts might have broken election laws because they were not declared as required when Farage was active in the Reform UK party.Key Facts
- Nigel Farage received gifts from George Cottrell, a crypto entrepreneur with a past conviction for fraud.
- Farage did not declare these gifts in the official register of MPs’ interests.
- Labour argues these gifts exceeded the legal limits for reporting to the Electoral Commission.
- Farage was an active member and majority shareholder in Reform UK during the time he received the gifts.
- He was involved in Reform UK events and public political campaigning through videos and social media.
- The Sunday Times published an investigation revealing these undisclosed gifts and support.
- Labour’s Anna Turley wrote to the Electoral Commission to ask for a formal investigation.
- President Donald Trump publicly showed support for Farage amid the controversy.
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