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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rowena Mason Whitehall editor

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Cameo speeches pushing gold bullion how farage has made millions since becoming an mp - Caught on Camera

Farage smiling in sunglasses
Farage also owns several properties and will soon be due a pension from the EU of about £73,000 a year. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

“There’s no money in politics,” Nigel Farage complained almost a decade ago, describing himself as “53, separated and skint”.

He has since proved himself wrong. In less than two years in parliament, Farage has brought in £2m, including hospitality, through speeches, presenting, writing news articles, promoting gold bullion – and even recording modestly priced Cameo clips for his fans. It seems that every £70 video counts when it comes to making cash.

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