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As Nigel Farage awaits the findings of a standards watchdog investigation into a £5m gift he received from the cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne, fresh allegations about his finances have emerged related to benefits received from the crypto entrepreneur George Cottrell, who has previously been convicted of fraud.

The Reform UK leader says he is the victim of an ‘establishment hit job’ and that he has ‘done no wrongdoing’.

Lucy Hough speaks to senior political correspondent Peter Walker.

• Ministers to crack down on political donations as Farage faces calls for second inquiry