Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDavid MaddoxSunday 05 July 2026 13:12 BSTRobert Jenrick slams Trevor Phillips for asking 'daft questions' in Nigel Farage rowRobert Jenrick, Reform's Treasury spokesperson, has accused the media of an establishment conspiracy to discredit Nigel Farage, following new allegations against the Reform UK leader.Jenrick dismissed claims that Farage is a “liability” and insisted he would be “Britain’s next prime minister”, despite reports of Reform's declining poll numbers.The controversy stems from allegations in The Sunday Times that Farage failed to declare donations from his friend, convicted criminal George Cottrell, including payments for security, accommodation, and staff.Jenrick defended Farage, stating the gifts were “in a personal capacity” and occurred before Farage became an MP, calling the allegations “an old story” with “nothing to see here”.Labour and the Liberal Democrats have called for a sleaze inquiry into Farage, who is also facing questions about not declaring three of his five homes in the register of interest.In fullFurious Jenrick claims media are conspiring to stop Farage becoming prime ministerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in