News · 6 July 2026
Farage claims 'hit job' over undeclared benefits from specific donor
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Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, claims he has been targeted by a "hit job" orchestrated by the establishment, following allegations that he accepted undeclared financial benefits from George Cottrell. The Sunday Times reported Cottrell provided funding for Farage's operation, including staff, security, and housing before he became an MP. Farage maintains he adhered to regulations and is contemplating a lawsuit against The Sunday Times, as Parliament's standards commissioner conducts an investigation.
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