- Christopher Harborne, a British businessman and major donor to Reform, provided Nigel Farage with a personal gift of approximately £5 million to fund his security.
- Farage stated the money was given to ensure his safety for life, following his unsuccessful attempts to secure Home Office-funded protection.
- The sum was treated as a personal gift, meaning it was not taxed or required to be declared to parliamentary authorities as a political donation.
- Harborne's concern for Farage's safety reportedly grew after an incident where a milkshake was thrown at him.
- There is a dispute over the timing of the gift, with some reports suggesting it was received before Farage announced his candidacy for Clacton, an account Reform disputes.
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