Nigel Farage has finally admitted to knowing Nathan Gill, the ex-Reform leader in Wales, after weeks of denial from Reform UK.
Farage claimed he has known Gill "for a very long time", approximately 20 years, but stated he was unaware of Gill's pro-Russia activities.
Nigel meets tens of thousands of people on an annual basis ultimately – and he can’t be held accountable for the actions of every single person whom he comes into contact with.
Despite photos showing Gill and Farage together, Reform UK's head of policy, Zia Yusuf, had previously claimed not to know Gill, sparking questions on BBC Breakfast and Question Time.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski pressed Yusuf on Reform's claims, highlighting the discrepancy between their statements and the evidence of Gill and Farage's acquaintance.
Author's summary: Nigel Farage admits to knowing Nathan Gill after initial denials.