Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, received free PR services from US firm CapitalHQ, led by a former aide to Steve Bannon. The services included settling a hotel bill of over three thousand dollars, which Farage did not register as a benefit. Criticism has been raised about the lack of transparency in declaring this support.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK and MP for Clacton, has been supported by US PR firm CapitalHQ for perception management and public relations in the United States.
The firm, led by Alexandra Preate—a former spokesperson for ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon—provided services to Farage without charge, including settling a $3,531.10 hotel bill.
Despite the free services, Farage did not register them as benefits in kind with the UK's MP register.
CapitalHQ disclosed their involvement under US 'foreign agent' laws, revealing their political activities to promote Farage.
Criticism has emerged regarding Farage’s transparency, as he did not disclose this support to Parliament.
Bannon, a controversial figure and former Breitbart editor, is currently serving a prison sentence for contempt of Congress.