Nigel Farage’s role as a columnist for the Telegraph has come to an end, after the Reform UK leader was reportedly ‘dropped’ by the publication.
The Guardian reports that Farage will no longer write for the right-wing newspaper, with sources saying the Telegraph’s owner Axel Springer had decided not to renew the Clacton MP’s contract.
The European media group purchased the Telegraph for £575m in June.
Sources close to Farage told the Telegraph he had submitted his resignation though, as he was unhappy with the direction the paper was moving in.
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According to the register of MPs’ financial interests, Farage was paid a retainer of £4,000 a month to contribute regularly for the Telegraph.
The news that Farage will no longer be writing for the outlet comes after reports that right-wing columnist Allison Pearson will also be leaving the title.
Last month, the Telegraph’s owners confirmed staff would be made redundant as the publication looks to transform itself “into a global, AI-powered premium media and intelligence business”.
As many as 100 people are expected to be cut from the title.
As for Farage, he’ll just have to make do with his multiple other income streams now.