Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage is facing fresh allegations of a personal financial scandal, with claims he failed to declare benefits including staff, security, and accommodation funded by convicted criminal George Cottrell. An investigation by The Sunday Times suggests that Mr Cottrell, a long-time aide, provided funding for Mr Farage's operations before the 2024 general election and allowed him to use a five-storey Georgian townhouse. These revelations have led to calls from Labour and the Liberal Democrats for a sleaze inquiry into Mr Farage by the parliamentary commissioner for standards. Mr Farage has denied the claims, while Reform UK's Treasury spokesperson, Robert Jenrick, dismissed them as "muck-raking" and part of an establishment conspiracy to discredit Mr Farage. Private concerns among Mr Farage's allies and slipping poll numbers for Reform UK have fuelled speculation about his leadership.In fullFarage’s future in doubt as Reform sent into panic by fresh allegationsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Farage under pressure as calls for sleaze inquiry mount
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage is facing fresh allegations of a personal financial scandal, with claims he failed to declare benefits including staff, security, and accommodation funded by convicted criminal George Cottrell. An investigation by The Sunday Times suggests that Mr Cottrell, a long-time aide, provided funding for Mr Farage's operations before the 2024 general election and allowed him to use a five-storey Georgian townhouse. These revelations have led to calls from Labour and the Liberal Democrats for a sleaze inquiry into Mr Farage by the parliamentary commissioner for standards. Mr Farage has denied the claims, while Reform UK's Treasury spokesperson, Robert Jenrick, dismissed them as "muck-raking" and part of an establishment conspiracy to discredit Mr Farage. Private concerns among Mr Farage's allies and slipping poll numbers for Reform UK have fuelled speculation about his leadership.In fullFarage’s future in doubt as Reform sent into panic by fresh allegationsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
