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Question from James K:

Was Nigel Farage really denied a peerage after Brexit?

Answer:
Yes, Nigel Farage has claimed multiple times that he was blocked from receiving a peerage despite being offered one informally.
Official records show no confirmation that Farage was ever formally nominated. The House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) has not released any statement confirming his candidacy.

Farage alleges that Downing Street vetoed the honour “for political reasons.” However, several reports indicate that security and vetting concerns may have influenced the decision.
Peers who served alongside him in the European Parliament have suggested his links to foreign figures, such as Donald Trump and Russian officials, might have raised red flags, though this remains speculative.

As of October 2025, there is no evidence that Farage was promised or formally denied a peerage through official channels.

👉 Source links:

The Guardian – Farage urges Starmer to appoint Reform peers

ITV News – Farage demands right to nominate peers

HOLAC – How to Apply (official)

HOLAC – Guidance for Applicants (official)

UK Parliament – How members are appointed (official)

Evening Standard – Farage claims Tories twice offered him a peerage (2019)

Question from Dawn J

Why isn’t Nigel Farage being investigated over the £800,000 Clacton house purchase?

Answer:
Reports have circulated about Nigel Farage’s £800,000 cash purchase of a property in Clacton in 2025.
Farage has publicly denied any wrongdoing and stated that the funds were “fully declared and legitimate.”
As of October 2025, there is no public record of any formal investigation by the Electoral Commission, HMRC, or law enforcement agencies into the source of those funds.

Some commentators have questioned whether, if Farage provided money to his partner for the purchase, it might have avoided a stamp duty liability of around £40,000 a situation that has drawn comparison to cases such as that of former Labour MP Angela Rayner.
However, it’s important to note that there is no verified evidence of wrongdoing or illegality at this stage.

Farage’s critics have called for greater transparency, while supporters argue the media scrutiny is politically motivated.
Until an official inquiry or verified document emerges, this remains a matter of public concern and accountability rather than a confirmed breach of law.

👉 Source links:

HMRC – Stamp Duty Land Tax rules (official site)

BBC News – Farage denies wrongdoing over Clacton property purchase

The Guardian – Questions over Farage’s property and declarations