Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, has been found to have committed 17 separate breaches of the MPs' code of conduct by failing to register his financial interests within the mandatory 28-day period.
Parliamentary Standards Investigation
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, Daniel Greenberg, published a report on Wednesday detailing multiple violations of parliamentary rules by the prominent political figure. The investigation was initiated following a complaint from a member of the public regarding late registrations in Farage's financial interests declaration.
Systematic Review Reveals Multiple Breaches
Commissioner Greenberg conducted a comprehensive review of Farage's entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests, which revealed numerous interests that appeared to have been registered after the parliamentary deadline had passed. This prompted the opening of a formal inquiry on 30th October 2025 specifically examining Farage's compliance with Rule 5 of the Code of Conduct.
During the investigation, it was established that there had been seventeen distinct breaches of Rule 5 due to Farage's failure to add interests within the 28-day timeframe mandated by parliamentary regulations.
Administrative Issues Cited as Cause
In his findings, Commissioner Greenberg concluded that the failure to register these interests promptly was "inadvertent because of staffing and other administrative issues." The Reform UK leader has reportedly acknowledged the breaches and offered an apology for the regulatory oversights.
Background of Financial Scrutiny
Farage, who has previously been nicknamed "Nine Jobs Nigel" by critics, has faced ongoing scrutiny regarding his financial activities outside his £93,904 annual parliamentary salary. Analysis of his Register of Interests reveals substantial sums received for international travel from various donors and authorities worldwide.
Just last month, the politician traveled to Abu Dhabi for the December 7 race, adding to a pattern of international engagements that have drawn attention to his financial declarations.
Implications for Parliamentary Standards
This case highlights the ongoing importance of transparency in parliamentary financial declarations and the mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with established codes of conduct. The seventeen identified breaches represent one of the more significant findings in recent parliamentary standards investigations.
The report serves as a reminder to all parliamentarians of their obligations regarding timely declaration of financial interests, with the 28-day rule being a fundamental component of maintaining public trust in the political system.
