Watchdog investigates Farage over financial gifts
Watchdog investigates Farage over financial gifts

The parliamentary standards watchdog has opened an investigation into Nigel Farage over the declaration of financial gifts, the Guardian can reveal.

Investigation launched

The inquiry by the Commons standards commissioner relates to whether the Reform UK leader properly declared financial support he received.

It is understood the investigation concerns gifts and hospitality, and whether they were registered within the required timeframe.

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Farage's response

A spokesperson for Farage said he had always acted in accordance with the rules and would cooperate fully with the inquiry.

The commissioner's office confirmed that an investigation had been opened but declined to comment further while it was ongoing.

The investigation is at an early stage, and no findings have been made.

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