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Politics · 3 August 2026

Farage discussed return to politics before election

Farage discussed return to politics before election

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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