Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP
In less than two years in parliament, the Reform UK leader has brought in £2m on top of his Commons salary
TL;DR
- Nigel Farage has earned £2 million in less than two years as an MP through speeches, presentations, writing, promoting gold bullion, and Cameo videos.
- This income is in addition to his nearly £100,000 MP salary and an expected £73,000 annual EU pension.
- A £5 million personal gift from mega-donor Christopher Harborne, given in early 2024, was not declared as a political donation.
- Farage frequently uses helicopters and travels with a security entourage, funded partly by these earnings and a £12 million donation to Reform UK.
- He has benefited from over £250,000 in hospitality and trips, including funded travel to the US, tickets to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and a World Economic Forum pass.
- His property portfolio has expanded to at least four properties, including coastal homes in Kent and a rental property in Surrey.
- His company, Thorn in the Side, holds assets valued at £3.1 million, including nearly £2 million in cash and £1.1 million in property.
- His finances saw a turning point in 2023 with a reported £1.5 million fee for appearing on 'I'm a Celebrity' and ongoing income from The Daily Telegraph and GB News.
- He received a six-figure sum from Coutts in a settlement for being debanked and has earned at least £400,000 promoting gold bullion.
- Farage is a significant investor in a crypto venture, Stack BTC, with a £215,000 investment.
- Previously, a £4 million Chelsea townhouse, a Land Rover, and security costs were funded by Leave campaign donor Arron Banks.
- Farage has apologized for 17 breaches of the MPs' code of conduct for failing to declare £380,000 of income on time.