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The Conservative Party has referred Nigel Farage to the parliamentary standards commissioner over a reported undeclared £5 million donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. This donation was made shortly before Farage announced his candidacy for the 2024 election. The Tories have raised concerns about transparency and compliance with parliamentary rules regarding political donations.
- ▪Nigel Farage is being referred to the parliamentary standards commissioner by the Conservatives.
- ▪The referral follows a report of a £5 million donation from Christopher Harborne.
- ▪The Conservatives question why Farage has not disclosed this donation and what he may be hiding.
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07.45 EDTFarage reported to parliament's standards watchdog over undeclared £5m donation, as Tories say 'this stinks'The Conservatives have announced that they are referring Nigel Farage to the parliamentary commissioner over the Guardian’s report saying he was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing that he would be a candidate at the 2024 election.Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024 Read moreKevin Hollinrake, the Tory chair, said: double quotation markAs a new member of parliament, Farage was obliged to report to the House of Commons all political donations and political gifts he had received during the previous 12 months.
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