Nigel Farage has defended his handling of a £5m personal gift and other alleged benefits in kind, asking “What is my sin?” and insisting he broke no rules. The row matters because it concerns whether financial support connected to his political activity should have been declared, and has prompted scrutiny of his conduct as an MP.

The £5m came from Thailand-based crypto businessman Christopher Harborne before Farage’s 2024 election, while reports say his ally George Cottrell provided security, staff, transport and accommodation. Parliamentary rules require new MPs to declare relevant gifts and benefits received in the preceding 12 months, though purely personal support may be exempt; Farage disputes that the payments required registration.