Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says a reported £5 million payment is a “reward” for his Brexit campaigning. In comments covered by multiple outlets, Farage rejects the idea that the money is intended to influence politics, saying he “cannot be bought by anybody.” The statement comes as Farage faces scrutiny under parliamentary standards procedures, according to reporting referenced by the BBC. Earlier, Farage had said the money had “nothing to do with politics,” a position that he now reiterates while framing the payment as compensation for campaign efforts connected to Brexit. The new characterisation maintains a distinction between political influence and reimbursement or reward for campaigning. The reporting reflects that the payment’s nature and involvement with political activity remain contested, with Farage presenting a justification and continuing to deny that it is a means of buying support. The matter is being examined alongside the standards probe, which adds to the public focus on how the payment is understood and disclosed.