Politics · 3 August 2026
Farage discussed return to politics before election
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Nigel Farage said he held talks about returning to frontline politics months before this year's general election, after a period away from the spotlight. He said the discussions came some time after he received a five million pound gift from a wealthy Reform Party donor. The timing has raised questions in Westminster about any connection between the donation and his political plans.
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