Dr David Bull, who was in post until May this year, said he was speaking as a “friend and a colleague”, days after Mr Farage was tackled about the donation in his first major interview in weeks. The former Ukip leader was accused of going to ground after a drop in public appearances followed the news he was given millions by party donor Christopher Harborne, weeks before standing in the 2024 general election. Appearing on Channel 5 this morning, Dr Bull said: “The party is way bigger than Nigel.