Farage Receives US PR Support from Bannon Aide's Firm
- Nigel Farage has received free public relations services from U.S.-based firm CapitalHQ, led by former Bannon aide Alexandra Preate.
- The firm's activities included managing perception, settling a hotel bill, and other political support while being required to register as a foreign agent.
- Farage's failure to declare these services in the MPs' register of interests raises serious questions about transparency and his connections to right-wing political elements.
In the United States, Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK and MP for Clacton, has employed a team of three American advisers for public relations and perception management. The services were provided without charge by CapitalHQ, a firm led by Alexandra Preate, a former press spokesperson for controversial strategist Steve Bannon. The firm has registered under U.S. foreign agent laws, and its work includes promotional activities and settling hotel bills. Despite receiving these benefits, Farage has not declared them in the MPs’ register of interests, raising concerns about compliance with legal requirements for MPs regarding foreign benefits. This situation draws scrutiny as it links Farage to right-wing political forces in the U.S., with calls from legal experts for clarity on why these activities were unregistered.