The Conservative Party and HM Revenue and Customs have launched investigations into Nigel Farage over a £5m gift from a donor that may have breached tax and party funding rules.
Details of the gift
The gift was made by a donor whose identity has not been disclosed. It is understood to have been given to Farage personally, rather than to his political party or any affiliated organization.
Scope of investigations
The Conservative Party is examining whether the gift violated party funding regulations, while HMRC is looking into potential tax liabilities. Farage has not commented on the investigations.
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