Farage's security paid by party despite billionaire gift claim

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 19:02 · Archive

Reform UK is paying for Nigel Farage's security from party funds despite his claim a £5m billionaire gift would cover it.

Reform UK has been paying for Nigel Farage's personal security from central party funds despite Farage's public claim that a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne would cover his security expenses for life, according to sources quoted by the Guardian and Mirror.

Farage refused security offered by the Home Office after a 2025 review, which would have provided a bodyguard, driver and car similar to the provision given to Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the official opposition. Since refusing this offer, the party has funded a security team and two cars for the Reform leader. The Guardian's sources say these costs exceeded £150,000 in the past year. Reform UK declined to confirm specific figures or details of the arrangement, saying it does not comment on security matters.

Harborne said the £5m gift was intended "to support Nigel's security not just now but for the rest of his life". The Mirror understands the money has not yet been spent, as it is designated for security after Farage's political career ends, though it remains unclear what has happened to the funds or whether they are accruing interest. The disclosure raises questions about Farage's varying public explanations for the gift, which he has previously described as both security funding and a reward for his Brexit campaigning. Farage is also under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog over his failure to declare the cash.

How it is being reported

• Nigel Farage’s personal security paid for with Reform funds despite claim over £5million giftNigel Farage’s personal security has been paid for using Reform UK’s central funds despite him saying it would be covered by a £5million gift from a crypto billionaireThe Mirror · 13 Nov, 18:40
• Nigel Farage’s security paid for by Reform UK despite claim over £5m giftExclusive: Sources reveal party is covering costs – raising new questions about leader’s explanation for billionaire’s gift Nigel Farage’s personal security has been paid for out of Reform UK’s central funds despite his claim that these expenses would be covered by an undisclosed gift of £5m from a billionaire donor, sources have told the Guardian. The Reform leader has had the central party pay for a team and two cars ever since a reduction in the security provided by the taxpayer after a review in 2025. Continue reading...The Guardian · 13 Nov, 14:37

In this story: Nigel Farage · Christopher Harborne · Reform UK · Kemi Badenoch

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