Tice confident Farage ‘complied with rules’ over £5 million gift — Tuesday 19 May 2026Richard Tice has insisted that Nigel Farage and Reform UK remain confident they followed every rule over a reported five million pound donation now under scrutiny by Parliament’s standards committee. Speaking in a new interview, the Reform deputy leader stressed that Farage was not an elected politician when the gift was received, framing the row as an attempt to tarnish a businessman who has long operated outside Westminster’s conventions. Tice argued that British voters increasingly admire figures who deliver results rather than those steeped in political etiquette. He pointed to Farage’s success in shifting the national conversation on immigration and sovereignty, suggesting that scrutiny of his financial affairs will not dent support among those disillusioned with the established parties. The comments come as Reform seeks to consolidate its position ahead of future electoral tests, with the standards investigation likely to drag on through the summer. The episode highlights the awkward transition of populist outsiders into more formal political structures. While Labour and the Conservatives trade accusations over donations and lobbying, Reform’s leadership continues to present itself as unencumbered by the usual constraints, betting that the public will reward perceived straight talk over procedural niceties.Watch the full video from Channel 4 News below.