The Reform UK leader initially claimed the controversial handout from tycoon Christopher Harborne was to pay for his personal security, then said it was a “reward for campaigning for Brexit”

Mr Farage has said the money was a ‘personal’ gift he received before deciding to stand for Parliament again

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