Nigel Farage resigns as MP amid funding scandal

Former UKIP leader and Brexit champion Nigel Farage has rejected accusations that he breached parliamentary rules after an inquiry was launched into undeclared benefits he received from a convicted fraudster. The House of Commons Standards Committee announced it will examine whether Farage failed to disclose the hospitality, travel expenses and financial assistance he accepted, which were provided by an individual later found guilty of fraud. Farage responded in a statement that he has “done nothing wrong” and that the benefits were offered in a personal capacity, not as part of his parliamentary duties.

The probe follows a media report that linked Farage to the fraudster’s network and raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. If the committee determines that the benefits should have been declared, Farage could face sanctions ranging from a formal reprimand to a suspension of the parliamentary pass. The investigation is expected to conclude later this year, after which the committee will issue its findings and any recommended actions.