- Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is being investigated by the Commons sleaze watchdog for failing to declare a £5 million gift from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne.
- The investigation centres on a donation made weeks before Farage stood in the 2024 general election, which he initially claimed was for private security or a reward for Brexit campaigning.
- Harborne has previously made significant donations to Reform UK, including £9 million and £3 million, and has now reportedly registered to vote in the UK, potentially avoiding overseas donation limits.
- Farage stated he would "gladly" accept further funds from Harborne and expressed pleasure that Harborne had re-registered to vote in the UK.
- Should the probe find a serious breach of parliamentary rules, Farage could face suspension from the Commons, potentially leading to a recall petition for his Clacton seat.
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