New Statesman | Where does Nigel Farage get his money? by Will Dunn

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The article investigates the substantial financial backing Nigel Farage receives, centering on a £5 million donation from Thailand‑based cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne—part of more than £25 million given to Farage, Reform UK and its predecessor the Brexit Party—and questions whether the gift should have been declared under parliamentary rules. Harborne claims the money was intended “to ensure his safety,” while Farage frames it as a reward for 27 years of Brexit campaigning and insists he “cannot be bought.” The piece also details Farage’s extra earnings as an MP, including £1.65 million from paid consulting, Cameo video messages, brand ambassadorships and other side work, noting that the parliamentary standards commissioner is reviewing several undeclared income breaches. Overall, the article portrays Farage’s wealth as a core element of his political brand, raising concerns about transparency, potential influence and compliance with political‑donation regulations.

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Where does Nigel Farage get his money?

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87 kilograms of cocaine seized at Alberta's busiest border crossing | CBC News

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87 kilograms of cocaine seized at Coutts border
The Canadian Border Services Agency says it's intercepted 87 kilograms of suspected cocaine from a Calgary-bound commercial truck labelled as carrying produce.
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87 kilograms of cocaine seized at Coutts border
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