Commissioner Declines to Investigate Complaint About Nigel Farage’s Clacton Property
Last updated: 26 November 2025
Overview
On 26 November 2025 the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards confirmed that no inquiry will be opened into a complaint concerning Nigel Farage MP’s conflicting statements about the ownership of a property in Clacton. Mr Farage has presented the property as his constituency base. This page summarises the Commissioner’s response, the reasoning provided, and what the decision does and does not resolve. The original complaint page remains available for readers who wish to see the full background.
Key takeaway: No probe, but funding and tax questions linger amid Farage’s ongoing property scrutiny.
Full Correspondence From the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
This page will be updated if further information becomes available.
Background
During the 2024 General Election campaign Nigel Farage stated in multiple interviews that he had personally “bought a house in Clacton” and that he had “exchanged contracts” on the property. Subsequent reporting showed that the house was purchased for approximately £885,000 in cash and that it is legally and beneficially owned solely by his partner, Laure Ferrari. No mortgage is recorded on the title.
In September 2025 Mr Farage said he had been “wrong” to state that he bought the home and that the property belongs to his partner. A formal complaint was submitted to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards asking whether Mr Farage has any financial or beneficial interest, whether he contributed funds to the purchase, whether any such interest should have been registered and whether his conflicting statements engaged relevant rules in the House of Commons Code of Conduct.
Timeline
20 to 24 November 2025
A formal complaint was prepared and submitted citing Rules D5, D6 and D11 of the Code of Conduct.
26 November 2025
The Commissioner responded and confirmed that no investigation will be opened.
Commissioner’s Reply
The Commissioner’s office addressed each cited rule as follows.
D5 concerns the registration of interests. The Commissioner stated that no evidence had been provided showing that Mr Farage held a registrable interest in the property. Without documentary proof that he contributed funds or held a beneficial interest, the requirements of D5 were not engaged.
D6 concerns openness and frankness in declaring relevant interests in parliamentary proceedings or communications with ministers or public officials. The Commissioner stated that no evidence had been provided to show a failure to declare an interest in any such setting, nor evidence that this was a declarable interest.
D11 concerns actions that cause significant damage to the reputation and integrity of the House of Commons. The Commissioner said this rule sets a high threshold. The evidence supplied did not meet the level required for the rule to be engaged more widely than in relation to an individual MP.
Outcome
The Commissioner confirmed that no inquiry will be opened and thanked the complainant for raising the matter.
What the Decision Does Not Resolve
The Commissioner’s response does not confirm or address the following points:
- Whether Mr Farage contributed funds to the £885,000 purchase
- Whether he has any financial or beneficial interest
- How the purchase was financed
- Why he originally stated he had bought the property
- Why the home is described publicly as his constituency base despite not being in his name
- Whether the ownership structure has any tax implications
The Commissioner cannot compel disclosure unless there is evidence of a potential breach. As a result several transparency questions remain unanswered.
Why the Issue Remains Important
This matter relates to public trust, the accuracy of statements made by elected representatives, and transparency regarding interests that may support parliamentary duties. Even though no investigation is being opened the underlying questions remain relevant, particularly given the property’s role as a constituency base.
This page will be updated if further developments occur.
Letter from Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
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