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Farage's £270k Direct Bullion Pay Sparks Ethics Probe

7/2/2026

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Nigel Farage received £270,000 for a 12-hour Direct Bullion role, an hourly rate of £22,500.
Parliamentary standards commissioner opened an investigation into whether Farage properly registered the gift, a probe that could trigger suspension and a recall petition.
Farage’s outside earnings now exceed £1 million, including over £700,000 from GB News, prompting Labour MP Richard Burgon to schedule a Commons debate on banning MPs’ second jobs.

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Nigel Farage received £270,000 for a 12-hour Direct Bullion role, an hourly rate of £22,500.
Parliamentary standards commissioner opened an investigation into whether Farage properly registered the gift, a probe that could trigger suspension and a recall petition.
Farage’s outside earnings now exceed £1 million, including over £700,000 from GB News, prompting Labour MP Richard Burgon to schedule a Commons debate on banning MPs’ second jobs.