Nigel Farage hits out at ‘establishment hit job’ over accusations of undeclared financial benefits

Nigel Farage hits out at ‘establishment hit job’ over accusations of undeclared financial benefits The Reform UK leader has been accused of receiving security and housing from convicted criminal George Cottrell - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage has said he was the victim of an “establishment hit job” over accusations he received undeclared financial benefits from long-time associate George Cottrell. The politician insisted he had followed the rules over the support he had received from Mr Cottrell provided funding for the Reform UK leader’s operation, including for staffing, security and housing, according to The Sunday Times. Mr Farage said: “I have done no wrongdoing, followed the rules and I am now considering legal action against The Sunday Times. “It’s now clear the establishment will stop at nothing to hurt Reform – we want to smash their cosy consensus.” More to follow on this breaking news story... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments