# BoE governor would have postponed Farage meeting if £5 million gift investigated

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated he would have postponed a meeting with Nigel Farage if a £5 million gift to Farage's wife was under regulatory scrutiny. The comment came amid questions about the propriety of the meeting and potential conflicts of interest involving a prominent political figure. This matters because it highlights concerns over transparency and the handling of financial gifts linked to public figures.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/15/bank-of-england-governor-nigel-farage-meeting-andrew-bailey) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:38:46 GMT