Farage says finance questions are ‘coordinated pile-on’ against Reform UK
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Nigel Farage has accused those raising questions about his financial backing of "demonising" him as part of a "coordinated pile-on" to stop Reform UK. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference GB in east London, Farage criticized Labour leader Andy Burnham and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, labeling them leaders of the "uniparty." The event featured hard-right figures from around the world, including US influencer Jack Posobiec. Farage called for an immediate general election, saying the British public has had enough of "musical chairs" in Downing Street. He also referenced the election of Colin Sutton as Norfolk's police and crime commissioner as evidence Reform is the dominant force in centre-right politics. Farage spoke as nominations closed for candidates in the Clacton byelection triggered by his decision to quit as an MP over scrutiny of his finances. The Reform leader is subject to two parliamentary standards inquiries into his financial support, including a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
What’s reported
Farage accused people of "demonising" him as part of a "coordinated pile-on" to stop Reform UK.
The Guardian revealed in April that Farage received a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before the last election.
Farage criticized Labour leader Andy Burnham and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, calling them leaders of the "uniparty."
The CPAC GB event featured hard-right figures including US influencer Jack Posobiec, who promoted the Pizzagate conspiracy theory.
Farage called for an immediate general election, saying the British public has had enough of "musical chairs" in Downing Street.
Colin Sutton won the Norfolk police and crime commissioner election with a majority of 14,299 on a 17% voter turnout.
Farage is subject to two parliamentary standards inquiries: one over the undisclosed £5m gift, and another over allegations of financial support from convicted fraudster George Cottrell.
Police are investigating a donation to Reform's Robert Jenrick, with allegations that five warnings were made that a £37,500 donation originated from a foreign donor.
Open questions
The article does not specify the outcome of the standards inquiries or the police investigation into the Jenrick donation.
Key figures
Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader
Andy Burnham, Labour party leader
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader
Jack Posobiec, US rightwing influencer
Christopher Harborne, crypto billionaire
Colin Sutton, Norfolk police and crime commissioner
George Cottrell, convicted fraudster and close friend of Farage
Robert Jenrick, Reform figure
Count Binface, candidate in Clacton byelection
Laurence Fox, rightwing political activist
Sources: The Guardian
