Elections watchdog considers looking into PS5m gift to Farage13 hours agoDamian Grammaticas & Jack Fenwick,Political correspondentsandChris Mason,Political editorEPA/ShutterstockThe elections watchdog for England and Wales has said it is considering whether to look into the PS5m given to Nigel Farage before the last general election.Reform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Farage in early 2024.In the correspondence, seen by the BBC, the Conservatives suggested that Farage should “have declared the donation to the Electoral Commission at the time as a regulated donee”.Reform UK said the money was a gift, and that it was given at a time when the now-Reform leader had not yet committed to standing as an MP.In its response to the Conservative Party, the Commission confirmed “we are aware of this matter and are considering it under our regulatory remit. We The ” “
