Will Farage's finances lead to his downfall?

Nigel Farage has drawn increasing political and public scrutiny for a £5 million personal gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne in 2024. Farage says it’s for his security and nobody else’s business, but has he made a political misstep which risks his future aspirations to be PM? And do extra revelations about his property portfolio and his lucrative role with a gold bullion company add extra pressure?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Sebastian Payne, columnist, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducers: David Whitty, Sophie McNultyWe want to hear from you - email: [email protected] more: Nigel Farage’s £5 million is a burden for ReformFurther listening: Inside Farage’s political earthquake Clips: BBC, LBC, Times Radio, Rupert Lowe - facebook, Direct Bullion, The Mirror.Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nigel Farage has drawn increasing political and public scrutiny for a £5 million personal gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne in 2024. Farage says it’s for his security and nobody else’s business, but has he made a political misstep which risks his future aspirations to be PM? And do extra revelations about his property portfolio and his lucrative role with a gold bullion company add extra pressure?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Sebastian Payne, columnist, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducers: David Whitty, Sophie McNultyWe want to hear from you - email: [email protected] more: Nigel Farage’s £5 million is a burden for ReformFurther listening: Inside Farage’s political earthquake Clips: BBC, LBC, Times Radio, Rupert Lowe - facebook, Direct Bullion, The Mirror.Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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