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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

Farage accused of ‘dodging scrutiny’ over funding of home purchase after gift from billionaire

Nigel Farage
  • Nigel Farage is facing renewed calls for transparency regarding the funding of his £1.4 million home, reportedly bought with cash in 2024.
  • The purchase followed a £5 million gift from Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne, though Farage claims the house was funded by his fee from 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here'.
  • Analysis by the Financial Times of Farage's company accounts suggests figures are 'not consistent' with his claim about the reality show fee covering the house purchase.
  • Political opponents, including Labour chairwoman Anna Turley and Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart, accuse Farage of 'dodging scrutiny' and demand full clarity on the gift and house funding.
  • Parliamentary authorities are investigating whether Farage breached Commons rules by not declaring the £5 million gift, which he claims was a personal donation for security and a reward for his Brexit campaigning.

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Farage accounts ‘not consistent’ with claim he paid for £1.4 million house with I’m A Celeb fee

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