Why the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is in the news: probes into Nigel Farage’s £5m donation and potential lobbying breaches. The office polices MPs’ conduct. Current head is Sue Armitage? (Note: historically, the PCC is an officer of the House, enforcing MPs’ standards.)
Nigel Farage is under formal investigation by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner over a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, reported as having supported his personal security before the 2024 election. Reform UK says the gift was personal and not subject to declaration; Labour and other parties dispute this. The outcome could trigger a recall petition if a serious breach is found.