Nigel Farage reportedly worried about by-election over £5 million crypto billionaire gift
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Olivia Barber
2d ago· 3 min readenNews
Summary
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform party, is reportedly concerned about the possibility of facing a by-election if he is found to have breached parliamentary rules regarding a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire. According to sources cited by the i Paper, Farage has expressed worry to friends about the political fallout, and has been surprised that the gift has resonated negatively with the electorate. He reportedly fears being compared to Boris Johnson, who faced multiple sleaze allegations. Farage is awaiting the outcome of an investigation into the matter.
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According to sources who spoke to the i Paper, Farage has told friends he is worried about the prospect of a by-election.
He is also reported to have been 'surprised' that the £5 million gift has cut through with the electorate, and that fears being painted in the same light as Boris Johnson, who faced numerous sleaze allegations.
If the Reform leader is found to have broken parliamentary rules, a by-election could be triggered

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