"Farage stated, 'The rules are very clear. And believe you me, we've looked at this from every legal angle, there is no obligation to declare something that is an unconditional, non-political, personal gift.'"
"'The House of Commons code of conduct states that new MPs must register all their current financial interests, and any registrable benefits (other than earnings) received in the 12 months before their election within one month of their election.'"
"'Labour Party chairwoman Anna Turley said Farage appears to have broken the rules again by failing to declare this cash from his billionaire backer.'"
Nigel Farage received a £5m gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne for security before becoming an MP. He asserts there was no obligation to declare this gift, labeling it as purely private and non-political. Rival parties, including Labour, accuse him of violating parliamentary rules by not registering the gift. The House of Commons code of conduct requires MPs to register financial interests, but personal gifts from family or commercial loans typically do not need to be disclosed. Farage maintains that the gift ensures his safety for life.
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