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What Has Nigel Farage Done Politically Since the Brexi... Your searches will appear here Executive summary Since the 2016 Brexit vote Nigel Farage moved from being the movement’s chief agitator to a persistent power-broker: he stepped back into frontline politics by returning to lead Reform UK, won a Commons seat at Clacton in 2024, and has spent the years since building Reform into a national force that is reshaping UK political debate and electoral math[1][2][3]. 1. Return to frontline politics and an MP at last After years as a media figurehead and party elder, Farage accepted Richard Tice’s invitation to resume leadership of Reform UK in June 2024 and stood successfully for Parliament in Clacton, finally converting decades of activism into a seat in the House of Commons[1][2]. 2. Turning a protest movement into a governing ambition Farage has overseen Reform’s evolution from a niche eurosceptic vehicle into a party with explicit ambitions to govern: journalists and analysts note that Reform now presides over a national organisation with realistic hopes of winning a parliamentary majority at the next general election — a prospect he and aides openly court[3][4]. 3. Elect…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Labour accuses Farage of trying to hide ‘property empire’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Labour has accused Nigel Farage of trying to hide a “property empire” from the public and dubbed the Reform UK leader “five-homes Farage” after questions were raised about how he has declared his real estate holdings. It comes after a report that the Reform UK leader and his partner have amassed a mortgage-free property portfolio worth more than £4 million between them over the past decade. The MP’s register of interests shows two properties declared under “land and property”- one in Folkestone and Hythe in Kent and another in Tandridge, Surrey. Mr Farage also spends time at a home in his Clacton constituency that he initially suggested he had bought, but it later emerged his partner was listed as the sole owner, which means he is not obliged to declare …

‘No rules broken’ over criminal’s financial support to Farage, says Jenrick By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Robert Jenrick has defended Nigel Farage over his finances (Jordan Pettitt / PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Robert Jenrick said “no rules have been broken” over Nigel Farage receiving financial support from a convicted criminal because it was “before he became a member of Parliament”. Long-time aide George Cottrell provided funding for the Reform UK leader’s operation, including for staffing, security and housing, according to The Sunday Times. The newspaper said Cottrell recruited and paid three staff to work on Mr Farage’s social media before the general election, and has continued to allow him to use a five-storey Georgian townhouse he rented near Buckingham Palace. Under rules in place at the time, new MPs were required to register any gifts worth more than £300 they received in the previous 12 months, except where the gift “could not be reasonably thought by others” to rel…

Farage issues plea to voters who backed Restore after Reform by-election loss By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage said he was “disappointed” with the party’s vote share in the Makerfield by-election and urged people who voted for rival party Restore Britain to “think again”. Reform’s candidate Robert Kenyon came second to Andy Burnham, who had a majority of 9,231 votes over his nearest opponent. Mr Burnham’s vote share was also higher than the figure achieved by his predecessor Josh Simons at the 2024 general election, which was 45.2%. More voters backed Labour candidate Mr Burnham in the poll than the combined number who voted for Mr Farage’s party and Restore Britain, a rival party to the right of Reform which has adopted a harder line on migration and other issues. In a video messaged published on social media, Mr Farage said Reform had been “hoist with our own petard” aft…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid financial donations ... - CNN Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage delivers a statement on his "future in public life" at Millbank Tower, in London, on Tuesday, July 7. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images UK See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow London — Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing Reform UK party, has resigned from parliament and will stand for his seat again in a special election, amid mounting controversy over financial donations. Farage announced the decision on his YouTube channel Tuesday to resign as a member of parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, his constituency in Essex, in order to force a by-election in which he will run again. The surprise move appears to be an attempt to tackle recent negative press reports regarding the source of his personal wealth, which is also the subject of an investigation by parliament’s standards watchdog. The probe will be suspended until he is re-elected. If he loses the by-election, the standards commissioner will decide whether or not to resume the investigation, according to official protocol . In his speech on Tuesday, Farage denied any wrongdoing. “Let me be absolutely c…

Farage faces mounting pressure to ‘level with the public’ about ally’s support By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 5 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage needs to “level with the public” about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour has said. The Reform UK leader is facing intense scrutiny over the support given to him by long-term associate George Cottrell, which included funding for staffing, security and the use of a London townhouse, according to The Sunday Times. Mr Farage has claimed he is the victim of an “establishment hit job” and insisted he had committed “no wrongdoing”. But chairwoman of the Labour Party Anna Turley urged Mr Farage to stop “blaming the media” and answer questions about the support from Mr Cottrell. The Cabinet minister and Redcar MP said: “Reform’s excuses for the scandals engulfing Nigel Farage are getting pathetically weak. His top team must be wondering how many more times the…

Farage says Reform ‘unapologetic’ about Robert Kenyon’s past social media use By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Mr Farage has defended his Makerfield candidate’s past use of social media (Toby Melville/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage has said Reform UK is “unapologetic” about its candidate in the Makerfield by-election Robert Kenyon, who made offensive remarks on social media in the past. Mr Kenyon, who is standing against Labour’s Andy Burnham in the June 18 contest, used a now-deleted X account to support an offensive post about Welsh broadcaster Carol Vorderman. Messages published by campaign group Hope Not Hate showed that Mr Kenyon responded on Christmas Eve 2021 to another person’s post including graphic sexual language about the presenter who made her name as the maths expert on Channel 4’s Countdown. Alongside a thumbs up and a laughing emoji, the plumber wrote: “He’s only saying what we’re all thinking.” Vorderman has demanded an apology from Mr Kenyon, who she bra…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Farage faces mounting pressure to ‘level with the public’ about ally’s support By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage needs to “level with the public” about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour has said. The Reform UK leader is facing intense scrutiny over the support given to him by long-term associate George Cottrell, which included funding for staffing, security and the use of a London townhouse, according to The Sunday Times. Mr Farage has claimed he is the victim of an “establishment hit job” and insisted he had committed “no wrongdoing”. But chairwoman of the Labour Party Anna Turley urged Mr Farage to stop “blaming the media” and answer questions about the support from Mr Cottrell. The Cabinet minister and Redcar MP said: “Reform’s excuses for the scandals engulfing Nigel Farage are getting pathetically weak. His top team must be wondering how man…

Farage issues plea to voters who backed Restore after Reform by-election loss By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage said he was “disappointed” with the party’s vote share in the Makerfield by-election and urged people who voted for rival party Restore Britain to “think again”. Reform’s candidate Robert Kenyon came second to Andy Burnham, who had a majority of 9,231 votes over his nearest opponent. Mr Burnham’s vote share was also higher than the figure achieved by his predecessor Josh Simons at the 2024 general election, which was 45.2%. More voters backed Labour candidate Mr Burnham in the poll than the combined number who voted for Mr Farage’s party and Restore Britain, a rival party to the right of Reform which has adopted a harder line on migration and other issues. In a video messaged published on social media, Mr Farage said Reform had been “hoist with our own petard” aft…

Nigel Farage latest: Reform UK leader resigns as MP to force by-election Close Watch Nigel Farage speech live as Reform UK leader to make statement on future Nigel Farage announced his resignation as an MP, triggering a crucial “people versus the establishment” by-election in Clacton-on-Sea. The Reform UK leader said he would be fighting the by-election in the constituency, in order to give voters a chance to “stick two fingers up to the establishment”. Mr Farage was making a statement on his “future in public life”, amid speculation he could resign over a series of donation scandals . Delivering his announcement, Mr Farage criticised the “establishment” and “mainstream media”, as he insisted he has done “nothing wrong”. Announcing his resignation and intention to run in a by-election, he said: "I will fight to continue the political revolution reform has started." It follows intense pressure following reports that long-term ally convicted criminal George Cottrell 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 …

Other parties missing chance to ‘knock Farage out the ring’, says Offord By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Parties refusing to stand against Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election are missing a chance to “knock him out the ring”, the leader of his party in Scotland has claimed. Mr Farage announced on Tuesday he would resign from his seat and stand in the subsequent by-election following intense scrutiny of support and gifts he has received. Within hours of the announcement, the major parties said they would not field a candidate in the seat, leaving the only current challenger to be perennial joke candidate Count Binface. Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, Malcolm Offord – the leader of Mr Farage’s Reform UK in Scotland – said mainstream parties are scared to take on the soon-to-be-former Clacton MP. “What does that tell you about who he’s up against?” Lord Offord said. “Talk about an establishment stitch…

In Nigel Farage’s shoes, a less experienced politician might panic <p>Makerfield shows the challenges Reform is facing, from Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift</p><p>As those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed.</p><p>Yes, Robert Kenyon <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/19/andy-burnham-wins-makerfield-byelection-paving-way-labour-leadership-challenge">came second in Makerfield</a> to a popular regional mayor backed by a Labour campaign so relentless that the main risk <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/18/up-to-3000-labour-activists-expected-in-makerfield-campaign-andy-burnham-byelection">was annoying voters</a> by knocking too often on their doors. Kenyon also increased his and Reform’s share of the vote from the 2024 general election.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/19/nigel-farage-reform-makerfield-byelection">Continue reading...</a>

Trump appears to back Farage amid row over ally’s financial help By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments US President Donald Trump (Isabel Infantes/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Donald Trump appeared to indicate his backing for Nigel Farage as the Reform UK leader continues to face intense scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted criminal. The Clacton MP claimed he was the victim of an “establishment hit job” and has “done no wrongdoing” after The Sunday Times reported George Cottrell had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, the US President shared a link to an article on The National Pulse website titled They’re Running the 2024 Anti-Trump Playbook on Nigel Farage. Under rules in place at the time of Mr Farage’s election in 2024, new MPs were required to register any gifts worth more than £300 they received in the previous 12 months, except where the gift “could not be reasonably t…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Reeves clears way for Farage to quit as MP and trigger by-election By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 5 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage has formally quit as an MP after Chancellor Rachel Reeves agreed to his request so he can “spend the summer arguing with a bin”. The Reform UK leader announced he would quit to stand in a by-election in his Clacton seat, in what he dubbed a “people versus the establishment” fight, as he faces scrutiny over gifts and support he has received. But the main Westminster parties are boycotting the contest, with Mr Farage’s highest-profile opponent likely to be comedy candidate Count Binface. Technically, MPs cannot resign and must instead be appointed to either the steward and bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds or the Manor of Northstead, symbolic roles which bar them from the Commons. Ms Reeves said: “I will accept Nigel Farage’s request to be appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstea…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Reeves clears way for Farage to quit as MP and trigger by-election By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she would agree to Nigel Farage’s request to quit as an MP so he can “spend the summer arguing with a bin”. Reform UK leader Mr Farage announced he plans to trigger a by-election in his Clacton seat, in what he dubbed a “people versus the establishment” fight, as he faces close scrutiny over gifts and support he has received. But the main Westminster parties are boycotting the contest, with Mr Farage’s highest-profile opponent likely to be comedy candidate Count Binface. Technically, MPs cannot resign and must instead be appointed to either the steward and bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds or the Manor of Northstead, symbolic roles which bar them from the Commons. Ms Reeves said: “I will accept Nigel Farage’s request to be appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northst…

Farage seeks August 6 date for by-election which will be boycotted by rivals By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage wants the by-election in Clacton to take place on the earliest date possible, on August 6. Reform UK said it will propose that date when it launches the parliamentary process to trigger the contest on Thursday. However, it is unclear whether it can happen that soon, as the House of Commons library sets out that a by-election cannot take place for at least 21 working days after a writ is issued, with this Friday counting as day one. Mr Farage has said he wants a “people versus the establishment” fight in the Essex seat after coming under scrutiny about undeclared gifts and financial support before he was first elected. After quitting as an MP on Wednesday, he looks set to compete against a comedy candidate with a bin on his head as the main Westminster parties are boycotting the con…

Labour calls for elections watchdog to investigate Farage finances By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. Picture date: Monday June 29, 2026. This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The elections watchdog has been urged to investigate Nigel Farage over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster. The Reform UK leader is under pressure following reports that long-term ally George Cottrell had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected. Labour has asked the Electoral Commission to investigate whether the support should have been declared because Mr Farage was a prominent figure in Reform even before he returned to frontline politics. Labour’s Anna Turley has asked the Electoral Commission to investigate (Lucy North/PA) The party also questioned whether Montenegro-based Mr Cottrell was a permissible donor, claiming it was not clear whether he was on a UK electoral…

Farage concluded he faced ‘stitch-up’ amid probe into £5m gift, Jenrick says By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Nigel Farage has said he will fight a ‘people versus the establishment’ by-election This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Robert Jenrick has said Nigel Farage triggered a by-election in his Commons seat after concluding he faced a “stitch-up” amid a standards probe into a £5 million gift he received from a crypto-billionaire. Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman likened the process to a “kangaroo court” and rejected suggestions the party leader was cowardly for not waiting until the parliamentary investigation had finished before standing in a contest. Mr Farage has said he will fight in what he billed as a “people versus the establishment” by-election after facing scrutiny over his finances, including the gift from Christopher Harborne. Reform UK Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick defended the party leader on Thursday (LBC/PA) An investigation by Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Daniel Gre…

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Reform UK leader Nigel Farage gestures during a fireside chat at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) annual conference, at Olympia London, Wednesday June 24, 2026. Jordan Pettitt - PA The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LONDON (AP) — Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will make a statement about his future on Tuesday as he faces questions over financial donations from a cryptocurrency billionaire and a convicted fraudster. Farage, a prominent British ally of U.S. President Donald Trump , posted on X that “I will make a statement on my future in public life at 2 p.m." He gave no other details. Farage is facing a probe by Parliament’s standards watchdog over a 5 million pound ($6.7 million) gift from a Thailand-based cryptocurrency billionaire. Opposition lawmakers are seeking another investigation over donations from George Cottrell , an aristocratic crypto-gambling entrepreneur who served a prison sentence for fraud in the…

What does Reform UK stand for and what are its policies? | LBC What are Reform's policies and can it really win an election? Nigel Farage says right wing party is preparing for an election soon 20 Feb 2026, 17:21 | Updated: 20 Feb 2026 Share Facebook WhatsApp Email Link Copied Link CheckCircle By William Mata Reform has unveiled its notional cabinet positions as the party leader Nigel Farage seeks for his party to be the de facto opposition to the government. Listen to this article Loading audio... Robert Jenrick, Suella Braverman and Nadhim Zahawi were among the ex Tories to have been unveiled in the right-wing party’s top team - which is wanting to challenge Labour. Mr Farage has called them his "shadow cabinet" despite the Conservative Party, being led by Kemi Badenoch, forming HM Opposition. "Given that our average lead is between nine and 10 per cent in the country, we are the voice of opposition to this government," Mr Farage said. Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage (left) and Reform´s Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick at the LCW Plaisterers' Hall in the City Of London. Picture date: Wednesday February 18, 2026. Picture: Alamy He has welcomed a glut of Tory exiles to his pa…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

‘Farage by-election disrespects the people of Clacton’, minister claims By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London (Gareth Fuller/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat. The Reform UK leader has announced he plans to trigger an election in his Clacton seat, in what he dubbed a “people versus the establishment” fight, as he faces close scrutiny over gifts and support he has received. But Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain have all said they will not stand candidates in the poll. Satirical candidate Count Binface appears to be Mr Farage’s main electoral rival so far. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper was asked by BBC Breakfast why L…

Brexit architect Farage under pressure as questions over ... Britain's Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks to the media, next to newly elected councillors and Member of Parliament Andrew Rosindell after local elections in the London Borough of Havering, Britain, May 8, 2026. Jack Taylor/Reuters European Union UK See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Much like his ally, US President Donald Trump, Nigel Farage has enjoyed a political career seemingly coated in Teflon, his straight-talking, combative communication style brushing off any potential scandal. Throughout his rise to become the voice of Britain’s populist hard-right, architect of Brexit and chief anti-immigrant activist, any accusations of wrongdoing have largely glided off him. Reform UK , his populist party, leads most national opinion polls, giving it an outsized influence on British politics given that only eight of the country’s 650 lawmakers belong to the party. But, in recent weeks, that momentum has stalled. While Reform enjoyed huge gains in May’s local elections, which don’t affect the make-up of the national government but provide important insights into the public’s mood, transla…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Reform UK's former chairman says Nigel Farage needs a 'break' ByCHRISTIAN CALGIE, SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT-AT-LARGE Published:08:44 EDT, 26 June 2026|Updated:12:36 EDT, 26 June 2026 1.2k Viewcomments The former chairman of Reform UK has suggested thatNigel Farageshould 'take some time out' and 'have a bit of a break' from the stress of leading a major party. Dr David Bull, who served as the party's chairman until May, issued a warning this morning that the man topping the polls should take a step back from the 'ruthless business' of politics. Speaking onChannel 5this morning, Mr Bull also warned that Reform is 'way bigger than Nigel'. He said: 'I've been there since the beginning with Richard Tice, for example. I'm very proud of what we've done, and what we're now doing is professionalising the party. 'The party is bigger than Nigel, the party is way bigger than Nigel. 'Politics is a ruthless business, and I think also one of the other things I would say to [Farage] as a friend and a colleague is he needs to take some time out and have a bit of a break, really.' Addressing the rise of Restore Britain, the hard-right party angling for Reform's place as the party on …

Farage faces mounting pressure to ‘level with the public’ about ally’s support By PA News Published: 08:01, 06 July 2026 | Updated: 09:20, 06 July 2026 Nigel Farage needs to “level with the public” about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour has said. The Reform UK leader is facing intense scrutiny over the support given to him by long-term associate George Cottrell, which included funding for staffing, security and the use of a London townhouse, according to The Sunday Times. Mr Farage has claimed he is the victim of an “establishment hit job” and insisted he had committed “no wrongdoing”. But chairwoman of the Labour Party Anna Turley urged Mr Farage to stop “blaming the media” and answer questions about the support from Mr Cottrell. Nigel Farage must come out of hiding and level with the public. It's time he stopped blaming the media and took responsibility for his actions The Cabinet minister and Redcar MP said: “Reform’s excuses for the scandals engulfing Nigel Farage are getting pathetically weak. His top team must be wondering how many more times they will be wheeled out to defend the indefensible only for the rap sheet against him to grow just hours…

Makerfield By-Election Result: How Voters Rejected Nigel Farage's ... For the third time in a row Reform sought to stoke division and violence on Britain’s streets and have been roundly rejected by voters as a result, reports Adam Bienkov Your support matters: Sign up to emails Subscribe to Byline Times SHARE THIS: In the end it wasn’t even close. After a campaign in which the British press focused relentlessly on the question of whether or not Rupert Lowe and the far-right would somehow “gift” the result to Labour, Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election by a massive majority of over 20 points. The result marks not just a clear rejection of the politics of “pure cold rage” called for by Nigel Farage during the campaign, but also a rejection of the cosy media consensus that his party is somehow inevitably heading for Government. In reality Reform’s heavy defeat in Makerfield is the third time in recent months that Farage’s party has lost what should have been an incredibly winnable by-election to other parties of the centre and left. In Caerphilly, Gorton and Denton and now Makerfield, Reform sought to exploit the politics of hatred, division and race and were roundly…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Nigel Farage resigns LIVE as Reform leader quits as MP Comments News Miranda Pell Search and Discover Writer Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP. The Reform leader made the sensational announcement today in a statement broadcast shortly after 2pm. In a video statement, Mr Farage said he would stand down as Clacton MP - and stand again in the subsequent by-election. It comes as Mr Farage faces intense scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster, and a previous £5 million gift from a Reform UK donor. In the video statement, he accused the media of harassment and vowed to fight a “people versus the establishment” by-election. He claimed standards investigations by the parliamentary authorities are “now being used as a political tool”. Click here for the latest on Greater Manchester's politics in our newsletter The Reform UK leader has been under pressure following reports that long-term ally George Cottrell had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected. Labour had asked the Electoral Commission to investigate whether the support should have been declared because Mr Farage was a prominent figure in Reform even before he retur…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

‘Farage by-election disrespects the people of Clacton’, minister claims By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 4 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat. The Reform UK leader has announced he plans to trigger an election in his Clacton seat, in what he dubbed a “people versus the establishment” fight, as he faces close scrutiny over gifts and support he has received. But Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain have all said they will not stand candidates in the poll. Satirical candidate Count Binface appears to be Mr Farage’s main electoral rival so far. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper was asked by BBC Breakfast why Labour is not standing a candidate. She told the broadcaster: “Well, look, the…

Nigel Farage: Why Reform UK leader may quit in shock move News | Politics Nigel Farage: Why Reform UK leader may quit in shock move ‘I will make a statement on my future in public life at 2pm,’ says the Reform UK leader Nicholas Cecil , Chief Reporter @ nicholascecil 1 minute ago COMMENTS Nigel Farage has triggered a frenzy of speculation that he could quit as Reform UK leader. He posted on X that he would be making a statement at 2pm on Tuesday on his future in public life. The move stunned Westminster as Reform is still leading in the polls and Mr Farage has only recently been talking up the prospects of him being Prime Minister after his party’s success in the May local elections. But Mr Farage has faced a growing barrage of questions over financial support he has received. He has denied any wrongdoing. Other factors which could push him into stepping aside are rumours of ill-health. Mr Farage has for years also strongly defended the privacy of his family and is believed to have been infuriated by what he sees as media intrusion on at least one of his children. The combination of factors may have led the Reform leader to decide to bow out of public life, though, exactly what he…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Nigel Farage probe calls over cash from 'Posh George' Nigel Farage probe calls over cash from 'Posh George' Nigel Farage Reform UK Crime Politics By Andrew Learmonth Political Editor Share 0 Comments Nigel Farage in Aberdeen (Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage is facing fresh calls for a parliamentary standards investigation after it emerged a convicted criminal funded his staff, security, transport and accommodation in the year before he was elected an MP, without the arrangement being declared. The Reform UK leader's long-time aide, George Cottrell, is reported to have bankrolled three staff who overhauled Farage's social media output ahead of the 2024 general election. Mr Cottrell, who jailed in the US in 2017 for wire fraud, and known within the party as "Posh George", also funded Mr Farage's personal security for a number of years. He is reported to have continued letting Farage use a five-storey Georgian townhouse near Buckingha…

Kevin Maguire: 'It's time for Nigel Farage to throw in the towel as ... The hunter is now the hunted and haunted, bad-tempered Nigel Farage a desperate man on the run. Pursued by questions about a secret £5million personal bung from a Reform Party UK donor tycoon in Thailand, Farage could be forgiven for wondering where it all went wrong. Greedily, sneakily pocketing a fortune is one answer. Another is Andy Burnham , Labour ’s Prime Minister-in-waiting explaining how he’d economically “rewire” Britain after thrashing the Hard-Right leader in ­Makerfield and removing one of Reform’s strongest cards: Keir Starmer . Farage urged voters to get rid of doomed Starmer and they did by voting Labour not Reform. Be careful what you wish for next time, Nige. A third answer is Kemi ­Badenoch doing better, presenting herself as an official Conservative alternative to Tory tribute act Reform. ‌ READ MORE : Nigel Farage’s Reform MP Sarah Pochin bankrolled by waste boss who did jail time over worker crush death READ MORE : Inside Reform UK's 'existential moment' as Nigel Farage faces £5million gift and popularity battle View 2 Images Andy Burnham, pictured at Radcliffe Football Club in Greater Ma…

Nigel Farage to make statement on 'future in public life' Nigel Farage Politics By Macaully Moffat Trending News Reporter Share 0 Comments Nigel Farage has faced scrutiny over financial support given to him by convicted fraudster George Cottrell (Image: Chris Radburn/PA Wire) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage has said he will be making a statement on his "future in public life" this afternoon (Tuesday, July 7). It comes as the Reform UK leader has faced increased scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster. Reports have said that the Essex MP's long-term ally, George Cottrell, had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected. Mr Cottrell was jailed for eight months in the US in 2017 after pleading guilty to a charge of wire fraud The elections watchdog has been urged to investigate Mr Farage over the claims. Nigel Farage to make statement on 'future in public life' I will make a statement on my future in public …

Labour calls for elections watchdog to investigate Farage finances By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The elections watchdog has been urged to investigate Nigel Farage over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster. The Reform UK leader is under pressure following reports that long-term ally George Cottrell had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected. Labour has asked the Electoral Commission to investigate whether the support should have been declared because Mr Farage was a prominent figure in Reform even before he returned to frontline politics. Labour’s Anna Turley has asked the Electoral Commission to investigate (Lucy North/PA) The party also questioned whether Montenegro-based Mr Cottrell was a permissible donor, claiming it was not clear whether he was on a UK electoral register at the time. Labour Party chairwoman Anna Turley wrote to the Electo…

Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election amid scrutiny over his finances By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will quit as an MP to fight a “people versus the establishment” by-election in protest at the intense scrutiny over unregistered donations of cash and support to him. The Clacton MP insisted he had done nothing wrong as he accused Westminster opponents of using sleaze investigations as a “political tool” and the media of “haranguing” his family. Mr Farage is already being investigated by the Commons standards watchdog over an undeclared £5 million gift from Reform donor Christopher Harborne before he entered Parliament and he appeared to confirm he faced another probe over support provided by convicted fraudster George Cottrell. Long-term ally Mr Cottrell reportedly recruited and paid three staff to work on Mr Farage’s social media before the general elec…

UK populist leader's election gamble backfires as his only opponent is ... Video Ad Feedback Count Binface could become only candidate up against UK's Nigel Farage 0:41 • Source: CNN Count Binface could become only candidate up against UK's Nigel Farage 0:41 UK See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow London — A political gamble looks like it has spectacularly backfired. When British right-wing populist leader Nigel Farage announced he was resigning as a lawmaker and triggering a special election in the face of a swirl of allegations over personal financing, he sought the high ground, saying his constituents “should be the judges of my actions.” Instead, rival parties united in dismissing his actions as a stunt, leaving his only opponent to be a garbage-can wearing comedian whose policies include forcing rule-breaking cyclists to ride unicycles. The leader of the Reform UK party – which is topping most UK opinion polls – resigned as a member of parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, his constituency in southeast England, on Tuesday, amid mounting controversy over undeclared financial donations . Farage framed the move as a way to let the people of Clacton decid…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Farage by-election bid risks backfiring as main parties will not contest vote By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments The major political parties have announced they will not stand candidates in a by-election called by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Gareth Fuller/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage’s attempt to fight a “people versus the establishment” by-election risks falling flat, with the major parties saying they will not contest the vote he has triggered. The Reform UK leader said he would quit as an MP on Tuesday as he came under further scrutiny over his finances, saying that the voters in Clacton “should be the judges of my actions”. Mr Farage said: “This will be a people versus the establishment by-election. It’s a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire Establishment to frankly tell them where to go, and that is why I will be putting my name forward to stand in this by-election.” But Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Rupert Lowe’s R…

Reform whinge about Nigel Farage being 'hounded' over his finances FALKIRK, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 06: Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage addresses a rally on December 6, 2025 in Falkirk, United Kingdom. Farage is in Falkirk to campaign for Reform UK support in the region, six months ahead of Scottish Parliament elections scheduled for May 2026. Reform has been accused by Michael Matheson, SNP MSP for Falkirk West, of "stoking division" in Falkirk over recent anti-migrant protests against the housing of asylum-seekers at the local Cladhan Hotel. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Reform UK don’t like it when a bit of scrutiny comes the way of their glorious leader, do they? As Nigel Farage continues to face justifiable questions about why a crypto billionaire decided to send him £5,000,000, Reform voices are complaining about him being ‘hounded’ by the media… No matter how much he may try and bat away questions about it, the secret £5m Farage received fromChristopher Harbornehas become the story that simply won’t go away for the Reform leader. It all started earlier this year when the Guardian revealed that Farage had received the sum from Thailand-based Harborne in 2024, just wee…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

CNN - World By CNN Newsource Published July 9, 2026 2:25 AM By Billy Stockwell, CNN London (CNN) — A political gamble looks like it has spectacularly backfired. When British right-wing populist leader Nigel Farage announced he was resigning as a lawmaker and triggering a special election in the face of a swirl of allegations over personal financing, he sought the high ground, saying his constituents “should be the judges of my actions.” Instead, rival parties united in dismissing his actions as a stunt, leaving his only opponent to be a garbage-can wearing comedian whose policies include forcing rule-breaking cyclists to ride unicycles. The leader of the Reform UK party – which is topping most UK opinion polls – resigned as a member of parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, his constituency in southeast England, on Tuesday, amid mounting controversy over undeclared financial donations . Farage framed the move as a way to let the people of Clacton decide his political future rather than an “establishment” that he says is out to discredit him. The politician is facing allegations he failed to declare millions of pounds’ worth of gifts from wealthy donors and is being investigated by parliame…

Nigel Farage ‘did not declare financial support from convicted criminal’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been criticised (Jordan Pettitt/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage received financial benefits from a convicted criminal in the year before entering Parliament, potentially breaking MPs’ rules by failing to declare them, it has been reported. Long-time aide George Cottrell provided funding for the Reform UK leader’s operation, including for staffing, security and housing, according to The Sunday Times. The newspaper said Cottrell recruited and paid three staff to work on Mr Farage’s social media before the general election, and has continued to allow him to use a five-storey Georgian townhouse he rented near Buckingham Palace. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing more questions (Yui Mok/PA) After becoming the MP for Clacton in 2024, Mr Farage registered a £9,000 trip to Belgium donated by Cottrell, and belatedly added £15,000 for a US …

Farages Resignation Sparks Ridicule Amidst Financial Controversy News Farages Resignation Sparks Ridicule Amidst Financial Controversy Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Farages Resignation Sparks Ridicule Amidst Financial Controversy By Alex Carter Own work. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Quick Summary: Farages Resignation Sparks Ridicule Amidst Financial Controversy Nigel Farage resigned his Commons seat, aiming to provoke a populist showdown — instead, he faces Count Binface, a comedian in a trash can helmet. Major UK parties have refused to participate in the by-election — Farage’s attempt to create a political spectacle has been undermined. Farage is under investigation for undeclared donations, including £5 million from a cryptocurrency billionaire — this controversy looms over his campaign. The Reform Party has led in polls but struggled in by-elections — this inconsistency highlights the party’s electoral challenges. Farage’s resignation is seen as an attempt to dodge a parliamentary probe — critics argue it’s more about evasion than democratic principles. Source: Open external resource Source: Read original article Nigel Farage, the UK populist leader known for his provocative…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich. (Chris Radburn/ PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage said Reform UK would “gladly” accept further donations from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The British-Thai crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage in the run up to the 2024 general election, before he announced he would stand as an MP in the poll. Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the gift, which critics say he should have declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during a rally at the Holiday Inn Norwich North in Norwich (Chris Radburn/PA) Mr Harborne has donated more than £25 million to Reform UK, the political party which Mr Farage leads. The entrepreneur has registered to vote in Britain, The Times repo…

Farage told he won't survive latest financial benefits scandal as ... Nigel Farage told he won't survive latest financial benefits scandal as Reform leader Nigel Farage issued a statement claiming the 'establishment will stop at nothing to hurt Reform' amid allegations he failed to declare financial benefits from a convicted criminal News Ashley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor and Sophie Huskisson Political Correspondent 10:30, 06 Jul 2026 Updated 22:55, 06 Jul 2026 View 2 Images Nigel Farage has insisted: 'I have done no wrongdoing' (Image: Getty Images) Under-fire Reform chief Nigel Farage has been told that he won’t be able brush off allegations he failed to declare financial benefits from a convicted criminal . ‌ Baroness Harriet Harman - a former chair of the Commons standards committee and ex-Deputy Labour leader - made the comment as Mr Farage protested his innocence. He moaned about being the victim of an “establishment hit-job” and claimed reports were an attempt to hurt Reform while his deputy, Richard Tice, attacked an investigative reporter on X. ‌ Kemi Badenoch said she would be “surprised if this was the end” of Mr Farage. Asked if the Conservatives were preparing to…

Farage's Reform UK wins big in local elections, piling pressure on ... Reform UK leader Nigel Farage heralded a "historic shift in British politics" in a speech in the English town of Romford on Friday. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images UK State & local races See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow London — The hard-right Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage has surged in England’s local elections while the governing Labour Party has slumped, deepening doubts about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ability to govern and further splintering Britain’s traditional two-party political system. Results announced early Friday showed that the Reform party of Farage – a chief architect of Brexit and an ally of US President Donald Trump – had gained more than 600 seats, while Labour had lost more than 450. The Conservative Party – the other half of the duopoly that has dominated British politics for more than a century – lost nearly 300 seats. “Labour are being wiped out by Reform in many of their most traditional areas, and what you’re going to see later on today is the Conservative Party being wiped out in their heartlands,” Farage told reporters Friday morning, as some cou…

Reform UK is backing Robert Kenyon over his social media posts Reform backs Makerfield candidate amid row over social media posts By Christopher McKeon, Helen Corbett and Nina Lloyd Published 27th May 2026, 15:19 BST Reform UK has “fully” backed its candidate in the Makerfield by-election amid criticism of his social media posts about Russia’s invasion of Crimea and the Covid pandemic. Robert Kenyon, a Wigan councillor who also contested the seat for Reform in 2024, is reported to have said that Russia was “within their rights” to invade Crimea and questioned the seriousness of Covid and the efficacy of vaccines. Robert Kenyon A Reform spokesman said Mr Kenyon had made his comments before entering politics. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The spokesman said: “We fully back Cllr Kenyon. He is an excellent, local candidate who we are confident will be a superb MP for Makerfield.” On Wednesday evening, the Daily Telegraph reported that Mr Kenyon had replied to a forum post shortly after Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014 that claimed: “The people of Crimea want to be in Russia, for me that is democracy in action.” In response, Mr Kenyon said: “I agree totally, Russia are…

Nigel Farage Quits As MP To Trigger By-Election Amid Row Over His ... Nigel Farage leader of the Reform UK party gestures during a press conference in London, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) via Associated Press Nigel Farage has dramatically quit as an MP to trigger a by-election in his Clacton seat. The Reform UK leader made the shock announcement amid the mounting furore over his personal finances. Farage has been under pressure since it emerged in April that he had received a £5 million gift from Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before he became an MP. Advertisement Daniel Greenberg, the parliamentary commissioner for standards, is carrying out a probe into whether Farage should have declared it – and could recommend he be suspended from the Commons. By taking matters into his own hands, the Reform boss may be trying to get ahead of the investigation by attempting to secure a fresh mandate from voters in Clacton, who elected him with a majority of 8,400 at the last general election. Greenberg has also been urged to investigate the financial support Farage accepted from convicted criminal George Cottrell before be entered parl…

Farage issues plea to voters who backed Restore after Reform by-election loss By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage said he was “disappointed” with the party’s vote share in the Makerfield by-election and urged people who voted for rival party Restore Britain to “think again”. Reform’s candidate Robert Kenyon came second to Andy Burnham, who had a majority of 9,231 votes over his nearest opponent. Mr Burnham’s vote share was also higher than the figure achieved by his predecessor Josh Simons at the 2024 general election, which was 45.2%. More voters backed Labour candidate Mr Burnham in the poll than the combined number who voted for Mr Farage’s party and Restore Britain, a rival party to the right of Reform which has adopted a harder line on migration and other issues. In a video messaged published on social media, Mr Farage said Reform had been “hoist with our own petard” aft…

Nigel Farage quits as MP to force by-election amid donations row News | Politics Nigel Farage quits as MP to force by-election in his Clacton seat amid intense scrutiny over donations The Clacton MP has claimed he is the victim of an ‘establishment hit job’ Rachael Burford , Chief Political Correspondent @ RachaelBurford 7 minutes ago Nigel Farage has announced he is quitting as an MP to trigger a by-election in his seat amid the intense scrutiny he is under over his donations. He said he will stand in the by-election saying: "I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions. "And that is why I will be putting my name forward to stand in this by-election. I will fight to win," he said. In his lengthy televised statement he has said: “I have done nothing wrong, I have not broken the law in any way.” The Reform UK leader had earlier claimed he was the victim of an “establishment hit job” after allegations published by The Sunday Times that George Cottrell had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected . The Clacton MP said he will make a “statement on my future in public life” at 2pm on Tuesday. Mr Farage is facing another …

Nigel Farage says he'll quit as Reform leader if 1 thing happens Nigel Farage has revealed exactly what would be required for him to stand down as leader of Reform UK . In bombshell remarks made during a wide-ranging interview with the Daily Expresso podcast from his Clacton-on-Sea constituency, Mr Farage said he believes "right now" that he is the "right" person to lead the Reform movement. After detailing why he re-entered politics for the election in July 2024, Mr Farage said: "I still believe, right now, that I'm the best person we've got to try to win a General Election, to get into office and start to begin the kind of radical change that we need, otherwise within a decade we'll be a third world country." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest politics news - straight from our team in Westminster and more Subscribe Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy Sadiq Khan's London to be investigated over grooming gangs scandal after Express bombshell Keir …

Nigel Farage resigns and vows to fight by-election after pressure over finances By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 5 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will quit as an MP and fight a by-election after coming under intense pressure over unregistered donations of cash and support. In a video statement, Clacton MP Mr Farage said: “I have done nothing wrong. I have not broken the law in any way at all.” He accused the media of harassment and vowed to fight a “people versus the establishment” by-election. The Reform UK leader has faced calls for an investigation following reports that long-term ally George Cottrell had provided undeclared funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected. Mr Cottrell reportedly recruited and paid three staff to work on Mr Farage’s social media before the general election, and has continued to allow him to use a five-storey Georgian property he rented n…

Farage by-election bid risks backfiring as main parties will not contest vote By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments The major political parties have announced they will not stand candidates in a by-election called by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Gareth Fuller/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Nigel Farage’s attempt to fight a “people versus the establishment” by-election risks falling flat, with the major parties saying they will not contest the vote he has triggered. The Reform UK leader said he would quit as an MP on Tuesday as he came under further scrutiny over his finances, saying that the voters in Clacton “should be the judges of my actions”. Mr Farage said: “This will be a people versus the establishment by-election. It’s a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire Establishment to frankly tell them where to go, and that is why I will be putting my name forward to stand in this by-election.” But Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Rupert Lowe’s R…

Reform knew of Makerfield candidate's deleted accounts ... - POLITICO LONDON — Reform UK was aware of the controversial deleted social media accounts of its Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon before choosing him to stand against Andy Burnham, the party has confirmed. A series of posts from social media accounts have dominated coverage of Kenyon’s race since his selection last week — including remarks condemned as misogynistic, the resharing of comments by far-right influencers and a claim he did not support Farage’s flagship policy of Brexit. In a statement to POLITICO a Reform spokesperson said: “Rob declared his accounts during the vetting process as everyone is expected to. The party has fully backed him as our candidate for Makerfield.” Advertisement Reform UK has previously made clear it has no plans to investigate Kenyon. Kenyon, a self-employed plumber and Wigan councillor born in the constituency, has defended himself as an ordinary person who is “ rough around the edges .” He told the Sunday Times newspaper he was “a regular, normal bloke and I speak like a normal bloke does,” and claimed “dragging up” comments “puts people off getting involved in politics.” R…

Trump appears to back Farage amid row over ally’s financial help By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments US President Donald Trump (Isabel Infantes/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Donald Trump appeared to indicate his backing for Nigel Farage as the Reform UK leader continues to face intense scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted criminal. The Clacton MP claimed he was the victim of an “establishment hit job” and has “done no wrongdoing” after The Sunday Times reported George Cottrell had provided funding for security and staffing in the year before he was elected. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, the US President shared a link to an article on The National Pulse website titled They’re Running the 2024 Anti-Trump Playbook on Nigel Farage. Under rules in place at the time of Mr Farage’s election in 2024, new MPs were required to register any gifts worth more than £300 they received in the previous 12 months, except where the gift “could not be reasonably t…

Farage issues plea to voters who backed Restore after Reform by-election loss By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage said he was “disappointed” with the party’s vote share in the Makerfield by-election and urged people who voted for rival party Restore Britain to “think again”. Reform’s candidate Robert Kenyon came second to Andy Burnham, who had a majority of 9,231 votes over his nearest opponent. Mr Burnham’s vote share was also higher than the figure achieved by his predecessor Josh Simons at the 2024 general election, which was 45.2%. More voters backed Labour candidate Mr Burnham in the poll than the combined number who voted for Mr Farage’s party and Restore Britain, a rival party to the right of Reform which has adopted a harder line on migration and other issues. In a video messaged published on social media, Mr Farage said Reform had been “hoist with our own petard” aft…

Reform faces ‘legitimate questions’ over reported donation probe – Labour By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Nigel Farage has triggered a by-election in Clacton as he faces questions about his finances (Stefan Rousseau/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Labour has accused Reform UK of taking the public “for fools” amid further questions about the party’s financial affairs. Anna Turley, the Labour chairwoman, said there were “legitimate questions” for Reform leader Nigel Farage following reports in The Times that the Metropolitan Police has been investigating £500,000 donations to Reform UK for more than a year. According to the newspaper, officers opened an inquiry into possible offences related to evading restrictions on donations at the 2024 election, either through concealing donations from an “impermissible” donor or using false information about a donation. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said the force had opened an inquiry in February 2025 following a referral by the Elect…

Nigel Farage statement LIVE: 'Angry' Reform leader quits as MP for ... Comments News Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter , Sophie Huskisson Political Correspondent , Alexander Brown Assistant Political Editor and Ashley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor Nigel Farage has confirmed this afternoon that he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election in his constituency of Clacton-on-Sea - which he will stand in. The Reform UK leader gave a sudden speech this afternoon, billed to be about 'his future in public life' where he addressed the financial controversies currently surrounding him. Announcing his resignation he said the "people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions." "This will be a people versus the establishment by-election. It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment, to frankly tell them where to go. And that is why I will be putting my name forward to stand in this by-election. I will fight to win," he added. " I will fight to continue the political revolution that Reform has started, and I would say this to you, the voters of Clacton, if I win, you win, because if I lose, they win, and we will never with the two old parties get the type of …