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Farage Admits Breach Over Unregistered Trip to Trump Fundraiser in Florida

He has yet to say who paid his appearance fee, prompting calls for full disclosure.

Overview

  • The Reform UK leader says the failure to log the March visit in parliamentary records was an office error and that a correction and apology will be filed.
  • Farage says the engagement was remunerated in three instalments and that he covered his own travel, but he has not identified who paid the fee.
  • The Tallahassee Disruptors Dinner, hosted by the Republican Party of Florida, offered $500 tickets and a $25,000 VIP package that included a photo with the MP.
  • Parliamentary rules require overseas visits over £300 to be registered within 28 days and any fees declared, with the standards commissioner able to investigate and recommend sanctions.
  • Labour and the Liberal Democrats are pressing for funding details, noting Farage missed Prime Minister’s Questions ahead of his appearance at the event.