Farage admits he discussed returning as Reform leader months earlier than previously stated
Summary
Nigel Farage admitted he talked about returning as leader of Reform UK months before the 2024 election, which conflicts with his earlier statements. He also received a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire that he did not declare, raising questions about whether he broke parliamentary rules.Key Facts
- Nigel Farage discussed returning as Reform UK leader in spring 2024, earlier than he had previously said.
- Farage received £5 million from Christopher Harborne, a crypto billionaire, and did not declare it as required.
- The House of Commons rules require new MPs to register benefits received in the 12 months before election.
- Farage said he was checking potential liabilities before deciding to return, including loans Reform owed.
- A parliamentary watchdog paused its inquiry after Farage resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a byelection.
- Labour party chair criticized Farage, accusing him and Reform UK of misconduct and hiding information.
- Farage’s earlier claim was that he had no plans to return until June 2024, just before the election.
- Reports linked the deal about his return to a convicted fraudster, George Cottrell, and party leader Richard Tice.
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