Reform UK facing immense pressure over donation scandalsNigel Farage has been under immense pressure in recent weeks after a series of scandals around donations to himself and Reform UK.Reports at the weekend revealed his long-term ally George Cottrell, who is a convicted criminal, had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected.It is the latest financial scandal to engulf Mr Farage, who is already being investigated by the standards commissioner over a £5 million gift the MP received from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne.Mr Farage with George Cottrell (left) , as Mr Farage has a milkshake thrown over him in 2024 (PA)Athena Stavrou7 July 2026 12:25Farage to make statement on 'future in public life'Nigel Farage is set to make a statement on his “future in public life”, as he faces intense scrutiny over donations made by a convicted criminal.The Reform UK leader wrote on X that he will deliver a statement at 2pm today.Athena Stavrou7 July 2026 12:21