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 has said he will “make a statement on my future in public life at 2pm” as the Reform UK leader faces intense scrutiny over financial support.Labour has urged the Electoral Commission to investigate whether the support, provided before Farage's election, should have been declared, also questioning if Montenegro-based Cottrell was a permissible donor. The alleged support includes funding for security and staffing, payment for three social media staff, and the continued use of a five-storey Georgian property rented by Cottrell. Rules in place at the time of Farage's 2024 election required new MPs to register gifts exceeding £300 received in the previous 12 months, unless they were clearly unrelated to political activities. Farage reacted angrily when questioned by a Sky News journalist about not declaring gifts, warning of "serious consequences" if his family was further harassed. In fullNigel Farage latest: Reform UK leader to make statement on future amid questions over donationsMore 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
Under pressure Farage to make statement on his ‘future in public life’ – what we know
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 has said he will “make a statement on my future in public life at 2pm” as the Reform UK leader faces intense scrutiny over financial support.Labour has urged the Electoral Commission to investigate whether the support, provided before Farage's election, should have been declared, also questioning if Montenegro-based Cottrell was a permissible donor. The alleged support includes funding for security and staffing, payment for three social media staff, and the continued use of a five-storey Georgian property rented by Cottrell. Rules in place at the time of Farage's 2024 election required new MPs to register gifts exceeding £300 received in the previous 12 months, unless they were clearly unrelated to political activities. Farage reacted angrily when questioned by a Sky News journalist about not declaring gifts, warning of "serious consequences" if his family was further harassed. In fullNigel Farage latest: Reform UK leader to make statement on future amid questions over donationsMore 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
