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Why Nigel Farage declined taxpayer-funded security
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, leader of Reform UK, declined taxpayer-funded security last year, deeming the package "inadequate" for the threat he faces. The security offer, which reportedly included a trained driver, car, and bodyguard, was on the same level as that provided to high-profile Cabinet ministers. Reform UK stated that the state's offering did not match the threat against Mr Farage, leading them to provide their own "proper protection" rather than "gamble with his life". The refusal comes amid heightened concerns for MPs' safety following the alleged killing of Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood offered Mr Farage a meeting with the head of a parliamentary body responsible for politicians’ security, which he accepted, and Reform UK will provide 24-hour security for its MPs. In fullFarage refused taxpayer-funded security because it was ‘inadequate’More 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
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inews.co.uk
Farage: Widdecombe murder raises fresh questions over MP security
Fears over personal protection for Reform’s eight MPs and other senior figures in the party have been heightened by the murder of Ann Widdecombe in her home in Devon
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dailymail.com
Reform UK faces backlash from Commons Speaker over security claims
Leading figures in Nigel Farage's party have spoken out in the wake of the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe to complain about the level of security given to them.
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Nigel Farage declined offer of taxpayer-funded security
The Reform leader's spokesman told The i Paper it was a downgrade on the state-funded security he had previously received
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Nigel Farage granted talks with elite government security team
The Reform UK leader has accepted an offer from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to meet with the chairman of the body which organises security for the Royal Family and senior…
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independent.co.uk
Farage refused taxpayer-funded security because it was ‘inadequate’
Reform UK decided to continue providing its own protection for Nigel Farage, rather than ‘gamble with his life’, a spokesperson said
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Why Nigel Farage declined taxpayer-funded security
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theguardian.com
Jenrick criticises government for not offering Farage earlier security meeting
Reform’s Treasury spokesperson said talks over party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s death
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Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security including bodyguard, car and driver last year – UK politics live
The head of Reform UK refused the security, which was a similar level to that received by the leader of the opposition, because he considered it inadequate
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Reform and Farage's claims about their security, fact checked
Reform has claimed the 'state is providing no protection whatsoever' to their party's MPs
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Jenrick claims Labour playing politics' with Farage's life
Mr Jenrick lashed out amid a row over the protection afforded to Mr Farage in the wake of the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
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Politics explained
Reform leader organises private security detail and says government offer is inadequate, writes Sean O’Grady
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Should Farage be offered better state protection after murder of Widdecombe?
Reform leader organises private security detail and says government offer is inadequate, writes Sean O’Grady
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english.alarabiya.net
UK’s Reform calls for ‘full security’ for lawmakers after politician’s murder
Britain’s populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given “full security” if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a
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rnz.co.nz
UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after Widdecombe's murder
Britain's populist Reform UK has called for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the party led by…
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abc.net.au
UK's Reform proposes round-the-clock protection for MPs
Britain's populist Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has called for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent…
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Farage did have taxpayer-funded security after accepting £5m gift from billionaire
The Reform leader had a six-person protection team and two vehicles