MP Naz Shah talks about Bradford curry in Parliament
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing an investigation by the Commons sleaze watchdog over a £5 million gift from a party donor.
Mr Farage was referred to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Daniel Greenberg over the undeclared gift from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne received in 2024.
The Reform leader has previously insisted there is “no case to answer” over the gift, which he said was not connected to his political activity and was needed to pay for private security for the rest of his life.
Well Bradford MP Naz Shah joked about the donation as she formally moved Wednesday’s King’s Speech in the Commons, to mark the start of the parliamentary session.
The Labour MP said Mr Farage “could pay a visit” to her Bradford West constituency to treat Reform UK councillors “to a good curry followed by a pint”.
She told the Commons:
“In fact, given the size of his recent gift that we are now all well aware of, he could probably take half of Bradford out and still be left with plenty of change.”