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Labour MPs Call Probe into Farage’s Bank Lobbying

7/5/2026

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  • Labour MPs have called for an investigation into Nigel Farage’s lobbying of Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
  • Farage met Bailey in September 2025 to press for dropping the central bank digital currency plan.
  • The meeting followed a £15 million donation and an undeclared £5 million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne.
  • MPs Phil Brickell and Joe Powell reported the meeting to standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg and requested details, citing transparency.