Nigel Farage Revealed as Highest-Earning MP in the UK
- Nigel Farage disclosed his annual income exceeding £1.2 million, making him the highest-earning MP.
- His earnings stem from various non-parliamentary activities, including a lucrative salary from GB News.
- Farage's financial disclosures have sparked public debate on MPs' external income sources.
New financial disclosures have identified Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, as the highest-earning Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK, with an annual income exceeding £1 million from non-parliamentary activities. The bulk of his earnings, approximately £1.2 million, comes from his role as a presenter on the right-wing television network GB News, where he reportedly earns nearly £98,000 a month for 32 hours of work. Additionally, Farage has earned £16,597 from the platform Cameo, where he records personalized video messages, and £4,000 monthly for writing commentary for the Daily Telegraph. Farage's financial disclosures, published in the Register of Members' Financial Interests, reveal that his outside work occupies over 130 hours a month, raising questions about his ability to fulfill his responsibilities as the MP for Clacton. His parliamentary salary stands at £91,346, supplemented by expenses for his office and housing. The disclosures also include details of a £32,836 trip to the U.S. funded by tech entrepreneur Christopher Harborne, aimed at supporting former President Donald Trump following an assassination attempt. The revelations come amid scrutiny of MPs' financial activities, with Farage's income significantly surpassing that of his peers. Other MPs, such as Lee Anderson and Keir Starmer, have also reported substantial earnings from media engagements, highlighting a trend of MPs balancing political duties with lucrative side projects. The latest disclosures aim to enhance transparency and accountability within Parliament.