Farage announces future after undeclared benefits allegations emerge

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is to make a statement on his future in public life at 14:00 BST. The announcement follows a Sunday Times report that Farage received undeclared support ahead of the 2024 election from George Cottrell—an ally convicted of US wire fraud—including payments for security and social media staff, plus use of a London property. Farage says he broke no Commons rules. Rival parties are pressing for a parliamentary probe.