Nigel Farage's team has denied allegations that the Reform UK leader breached parliamentary rules by failing to declare benefits received from an ally, George Cottrell.

The Sunday Times reported that Cottrell provided support including security and social media staff for Farage's online content prior to his election.It also claimed Farage used a property rented by Cottrell, a US fraud convict, near Buckingham Palace.Farage is already under investigation for a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which he claims was for personal security.His team argues that the 'in kind' benefits from Cottrell were not political, similar to their stance on the Harborne gift.

A Reform UK source stated the party covered Farage's security and staff costs post-political return, denying he received accommodation from Cottrell.Labour condemned the allegations as part of a 'huge scandal', highlighting concerns over hidden payments from a convicted criminal.

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is assessing whether Farage violated rules over the Harborne gift, with Farage insisting it was 'purely private' and non-political.