Nigel Farage blasted with PMQs question after earning £1m from second jobs

Nigel Farage Criticized at Prime Minister's Questions

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faced criticism at Prime Minister's Questions for earning over £1 million from additional jobs since the general election, while simultaneously questioning the minimum wage for young workers.

Farage’s Earnings and Controversy

Farage’s income from these second jobs is supplementary to his £93,904 MP salary. This week, he expressed skepticism about the minimum wage for younger employees, implying it might be set too high.

Deputy Prime Minister’s Response

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, substituting for Keir Starmer during PMQs, mocked Farage for declaring he earned “quite a lot” as an ambassador for Direct Bullion, a precious metals and gold dealer.

Mr Lammy said this in reference to Farage's ambassador role.

Farage responded to the remark with a thumbs-up while seated on the opposition benches.

Labour MP Highlights Wage Increase

Adam Thompson, Labour MP for Erewash, raised concerns about wage growth during PMQs. He said:

“Since this government has massively boosted the national minimum wage for young people, my constituents in Erewash earn far more than the £3.40 an hour I got paid in my first job just 17 years ago.”

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Nigel Farage’s high earnings from second jobs contrasted sharply with his criticism of youth minimum wage increases, drawing sharp rebukes during PMQs.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-06

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