Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been referred to Parliament's standards commissioner over undeclared support from George Cottrell, a convicted criminal nicknamed 'Posh George'. The referral matters because it questions whether Farage broke rules on financial transparency that apply to MPs, adding to broader scrutiny of Reform UK's finances and its leader's conduct.

Cottrell, 32, funded staffing, security and accommodation for Farage that was not declared. Farage argues no rules were broken because the help was given in the year before he became an MP, but critics say parliamentary rules require new MPs to register any benefit worth over £300 received in the 12 months before their election if it relates to political activity. The Sunday Times also uncovered personalised Reform UK business cards bearing the party logo and Farage's email address for Cottrell, who had claimed no official role, and rival parties have used the discrepancies to make the referral.