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Nigel Farage used earnings from his appearance on the ITV reality show *I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here* to purchase a £1.4 million house in Surrey in 2024, according to statements from Reform UK provided to the BBC. The payment for the property was reportedly made in full cash, without involving a mortgage, as confirmed by land registry records.
The purchase occurred shortly after Farage received a £5 million personal gift from Christopher Harborne, a major donor to Reform UK who is based in Thailand. Harborne’s donation, intended for Farage’s personal security, has raised questions and is currently under investigation by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner. Reform UK has maintained that the house acquisition was independent of Harborne’s gift, attributing the down payment to Farage’s reality TV remuneration, which was reportedly a seven-figure sum for his third-place finish in December 2023.
Harborne, who gave Farage the £5 million in April 2024, explained to *The Telegraph* that the financial support came without any expected return, other than guaranteeing Farage’s safety. He also mentioned his admiration for Farage’s long-standing efforts to bring about Brexit as motivation for the gift. As a significant donor, Harborne contributed £12 million to Reform UK in 2025, solidifying his role as the party’s largest financial supporter.
Parliamentary rules require newly elected MPs to declare any donations received within the 12 months prior to taking office. However, the £5 million payment did not appear in Farage’s declaration of interests and only became publicly known following a report by *The Guardian*. Reform UK has argued that the gift did not need to be declared as it was personal and unconditional. Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner’s inquiry will determine whether any rules were breached. Farage has responded to the investigation by telling *The Sun* that the money was a reward for his Brexit campaigning and that he is “not in the least bit worried” about the inquiry
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