Farage Concedes Spring 2024 Leadership Talks, Weakening His Case on Undeclared £5m Gift

Nigel Farage admitted discussing a Reform UK leadership return with Richard Tice in spring 2024, undermining his claim of no political plans before June. That claim justified not declaring a £5m gift from investor Christopher Harborne, citing Commons rules requiring new MPs to register benefits received within 12 months of election. A paused standards inquiry may now have a new timeline.