Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is embroiled in controversy for failing to declare financial support from George Cottrell, a former convict and key figure in the crypto gambling platform Tether.bet. An investigation revealed that Cottrell funded Farage's security, drivers, social media staff, and accommodation prior to his election as an MP in 2024. Farage only disclosed a trip to Belgium and a flight donation funded by Cottrell, omitting the security expenses. This comes amid a parliamentary standards probe into an undeclared £5 million donation from Tether shareholder Christopher Harborne. Farage's spokesperson claims the support was provided before his active political involvement.