Farage Receives Unpaid Team of U.S. Public Relations Consultants from Firm Linked to Ex-Bannon Advisor

Nigel Farage has engaged with three US advisors, led by Alexandra Preate—a former press liaison for Steve Bannon's controversial team—to assist him in managing perception and public relations within America. Additionally, this summer he benefited from a hotel stay costed at $3,500 during the Republican National Convention (14-19 July), which his US advisors facilitated without direct remunsation to Farage himself; however, these services have not been listed as benefits on his parliamentary register of interests.

These professional engagements became public through obligatory registrations under "foreign agent" laws within the U.S., where Preate and her associates admittedly received compensation from CapitalHQ for their role in Farage's dealings, while he is known to have addressed Parliament at Westminster as his base of operation.

CapitalHQ was tasked with undertaking a broad range of services that included PR efforts along with strategic speeches and events related to political interests on behalf of their client—who Farage refers to himself in parliamentary documents simply by name, rather than addressing them as the House of Commons. These activities were executed without charge; however, they haven't been officially acknowledged or registered within his official financial disclosure forms for Parliament-related benefits even though he did report expenses linked with a British investor who funded Farage’s trips outside Britain totalled £32,000.

Parliamentary guidelines dictate that MP's must disclose any external non-British support tied to their duties in Parliament or political activities—even if these services are offered for free. When asked about this omission and potential advice received from CapitalHQ on how he should have reported his expenses, Farage’s representative noted: “Nigel is a politician - not an accountant.”

Legal expert Jolyon Maugham stressed the necessity of disclosure by stating that these documents prompt questions about Right-wing groups supporting and operating behind figures like Farage. He suggested further clarification on why such activities weren't reported as parliamentary benefits, especially considering his association with people linked to controversial political events in U.S history related to Capitol building disturbances leading up to January 6th insurrection event.

Preate’s connections go back decades ago and link her closely not only professionally but personally too—as she recounted a chilling experience of witnessing Trump's meeting with Bannon in the latter day president hotel, expressing how deeply affected these incidents left on her conscience during an official hearing.

As for Steve Bannon’s legal troubles that stem from his refusal to cooperate when required by investigative committees—his conviction resulted into contempt charges and he served a sentence of four months before expected release this month after being held accountable as the former Trump strategist's chief, during which time he was an influential figure.