"Nigel Farage received £5m from Christopher Harborne for personal protection, which he claims was necessary for his safety after a firebomb attack on his home."
"Labour Party chair Anna Turley stated that Farage appears to have broken the rules by failing to declare this cash from his billionaire backer."
"The Commons code of conduct requires new MPs to register all current financial interests and any registrable benefits received in the 12 months before their election."
"Farage's team argues that there was no requirement to declare the money because it was a personal gift given before his election."
Nigel Farage received a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne for personal protection before becoming an MP. This donation has not been declared in the register of interests, leading to accusations from Labour and Conservative parties of rule violations. Harborne, a cryptocurrency investor, previously donated £9m to Reform UK. Farage's team claims the gift was personal and does not require declaration. The Commons code mandates new MPs to register financial interests received within a year before election. Farage stated Harborne was concerned about his safety following an attack on his home.
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