1 MIN AGO: Nigel Farage To Face JA!L TIME After Parliamentary Watchdog Begins Investigation

An investigation has been initiated into Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, by Parliament's standards watchdog. The inquiry focuses on the "registration of an interest." Farage informed The Independent that the investigation was prompted by a complaint from a member of the House of Lords, clarifying that it does not concern any undisclosed income. A spokesperson for Farage stated that the Commissioner for Standards is simply fulfilling his responsibilities following the complaint. According to the commissioner's official website, the investigation began on July 28 and falls under paragraph 5 of the code of conduct, which requires members to diligently meet the registration requirements for interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. New members must register all current financial interests and any registrable benefits received in the year prior to their election within one month of taking office, and must report any changes to those interests within 28 days.

Earlier this month, the commissioner determined that Rachel Reeves had unintentionally violated parliamentary rules by not declaring gifts in a timely manner. The Chancellor was investigated for receiving free theater tickets, which she failed to register within the required 28 days. She attributed her oversight to an error in judgment regarding the gifts, which included tickets to a performance of the children's classic Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre during Christmas.

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