Nigel Farage’s security paid for by Reform UK despite claim over £5m gift
Summary
Reform UK has paid more than £150,000 over the past year for Nigel Farage’s security, including a team and two cars, according to party sources. Farage received a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, who said it was intended to support Farage’s security, but the party has not said whether Farage has used the gift for those costs.Key Facts
- Reform UK began paying for Farage’s security after taxpayer-funded protection was reduced in 2025.
- Farage was offered a taxpayer-funded bodyguard, driver and car, but declined the offer.
- The party’s central funds covered more than £150,000 in security costs for Farage over the past year, according to sources.
- Harborne gave Farage £5m shortly before Farage stood in the 2024 general election.
- Harborne said the gift was intended to support Farage’s security for the rest of his life.
- Reform UK declined to say whether Farage had used any of the £5m for security costs.
- Sources said party-funded security has also been used for Farage’s personal activities and security changes to properties used by his family.
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