David Cornock

Ofcom has opened an investigation into Sky News following Nigel Farage's complaint that reporters harassed his family while seeking to question him about an undeclared £5m gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne. Farage and Reform UK called for an on-air apology and a commitment not to contact his family at home. Sky News denies interacting with Farage's daughter, saying it approached a property once to seek comment from Farage on a matter of legitimate public interest. Ofcom does not publicly confirm investigation subjects and aims to resolve fairness and privacy complaints within 90 working days.

Ofcom is investigating a complaint from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who alleges that Sky News harassed his family by visiting a property where his adult daughter was staying. Sky News denies interacting with Farage’s daughter and says it was attempting to question Farage about a £5m gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, amid a renewed parliamentary standards inquiry into the donation. Ofcom has not publicly confirmed the investigation but says privacy and fairness complaints are generally handled confidentially and aims to conclude them within 90 working days.