550. Will Farage's Extreme Wealth Be His Downfall?

The Rest Is Politics

Friday, 3 July 2026 - 52 minutes

How has Farage become the highest earning MP, while still claiming to be “for the everyday Briton”? Has Farage become part of the establishment? And how much more is there to discover about Farage’s £5 million "gift"?

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