News · 8 July 2026

Offord says he would declare Farage's £5m gift

Lord Offord, a Scottish Tory peer, struggled to defend Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over a £5 million gift scandal. Offord implied he would have disclosed the funds had he personally acquired them. These remarks were made amid a heated interview on BBC radio.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 July 2026 at 12:02

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