Nigel Farage criticized during PMQs over second job earnings
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was challenged during Prime Minister's Questions for earning over £1 million from additional jobs, despite criticizing the minimum wage for young workers.
Background and Controversy
Farage, who has accumulated more than £1 million from secondary employment since the last general election, questioned the adequacy of the minimum wage for youth, claiming it is too high. His primary salary as an MP is £93,904.
Remarks from Political Opponents
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, standing in for Keir Starmer, ridiculed Farage for profiting significantly from his ambassador role at Direct Bullion, a precious metals dealer. Farage, seated on the opposition benches, responded with a thumbs-up gesture.
Additional Questions at PMQs
Labour MP Adam Thompson from Erewash highlighted the issue, asking Lammy: 'Since the government increased the minimum wage for young people, my constituents now earn much more than the £3.40 an hour I received in my first job 17 years ago.'
Author's summary
Nigel Farage faces criticism at PMQs for earning over a million pounds from secondary jobs while questioning the minimum wage for youth, highlighting a clash between income and policy views.