Politics · 15 July 2026
Nigel Farage declined state-funded security last year, Reform UK admits
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Robert Jenrick of Reform UK reported that Nigel Farage declined state-provided security, comprising a bodyguard, vehicle, and chauffeur, in the year prior. Jenrick accepted this after a report claimed Farage felt the offer was inadequate, despite already receiving public protection. He charged that Labour was "playing politics" regarding the safety of Reform UK politicians by failing to adequately address their security worries.
Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs