# Farage received £5m gift after saying he needed £1m yearly to run as MP

Nigel Farage received a £5 million donation following his statement that he required £1 million annually to stand as a Member of Parliament. The disclosure raises questions about political funding transparency and the influence of large donors on UK politics.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/15/farage-said-he-would-need-a-million-a-year-to-stand-as-mp-in-2024) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:16 GMT