Nigel Farage said he had had ‘no intention’ of returning to politics when he discussed Reform UK’s ‘liabilities’ with Richard Tice in spring 2024Nigel Farage admitted discussing the “liabilities” of returning to politics before the 2024 election but insisted he had “no intention” of doing so at the time. Mr Farage has argued that the gift was not connected to his political activity and that he “wasn’t in politics” between 2021 and June 2024. Mr Farage received the gift from Mr Harborne in April 2024, according to The Guardian. (Press Association Images)Asked about the reports on Monday, Mr Farage said: “Overall questions about money could go on for years. Mr Farage has appeared to confirm that he was facing another probe over support provided by convicted fraudster George Cottrell.