Ben Delo.
British mathematician and programmer
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Donations are being made to the political party, and there are threats regarding cuts to historic trade union funding.Well supported3 reports
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Donations involving Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne are raising questions about legal compliance.Some support2 reports
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Funding supports political goals against Brussels, utilizing donations from billionaires to bolster political infrastructure.Some support1 report
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Donations have been received and matched, supporting Nigel Farage's political renewal efforts.Well supported8 reports
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The annual TUC get-together was held in Brighton, where the organization announced a combined £72 million donation to Reform UK. Angela Rayner is also noted as a cabinet minister overseeing the Elections Bill.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Reporting on political donation pressure involving high-profile figures, large crypto donations, and the media, including Andy Burnham and Bridget Phillipson.Some support1 report
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Reform UK received £36m in donations while the Government considered retroactive donation caps, alongside policy shifts by Rayner and Burnham.Some support1 report
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Donations to Reform UK have drawn a debate in the House of Lords, involving key political figures and parties.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Richard Tice was questioned about Ben Delo's UK residency after both he and Delo donated £72m to Reform UK.Some support6 reports
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Reform UK received multiple large donations, while Labour simultaneously clamped down on foreign funding and the Electoral Commission monitored the influx.Well supported73 reports5 developments inside
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Reform UK faces police investigation following a sting, alongside legislative scrutiny and major donations from Delo and Harborne.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ben Delo published an article in The Telegraph discussing how donations are influencing political power and bypassing party funding rules.Some support1 report
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Trump pardoned Ben Delo for AML failure, while Farage received a £5m donation from Harborne and Delo donated £36m to his party.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Ben Delo, an early Bitcoin enthusiast, made a £36m donation, inspiring a matching contribution from Christopher Harborne.Some support1 report
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Robert Jenrick and Ben Delo are involved in a situation where donations are adding to political capital and statements are being provided to a news channel.Some support1 report
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Ben Delo founded the crypto trading platform BitMEX in 2014.Some support1 report
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A conference is underway in Birmingham, involving James Orr and Ben Delo, where the shared political sphere of the satirized party leader is discussed.Some support1 report
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Around Ben Delo this week
News at the entities that move Ben Delo most-
Donald Trump TransactionalDonald Trump plans to govern without Congress, utilizing Project 2025 architects and key allies like Stephen Miller and Roger Stone.Moves Ben Delo
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Cabinet Office StructuralThe Ministry of Defence and Cabinet Office are collaborating on a defense exercise, which the Cabinet Office will lead.Moves Ben Delo
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Labour Party OperationalThe Labour Party, now leading the British government, plans to develop the Rosebank oilfield despite opposition from the Net Zero ministry.Moves Ben Delo
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parliament TransactionalThe Bank of Uganda faced parliamentary scrutiny over its financial statements and intervened to take over Crane Bank amid fund disputes.Moves Ben Delo
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IBM StructuralMicrosoft and IBM are providing forward-deployed engineering support to each other.Moves Ben Delo
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Andy Burnham OperationalAndy Burnham and Ed Miliband are scheduled to attend COP31 in Antalya, addressing climate and electrification.Moves Ben Delo
Connections
The 36 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Christopher Harborne Transactional
Both individuals made record-setting, large donations of £36 million each to the Reform UK political party.
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Nigel Farage Transactional
Ben Delo made record-breaking donations, totaling £72 million, to Nigel Farage's political party and campaign.
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Donald Trump Transactional
Donald Trump granted Ben Delo an unconditional pardon regarding past financial and anti-money laundering violations.
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government Transactional
Ben Delo donated £36 million to the Reform UK party, a political entity aiming to influence government.
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parliament Transactional
Ben Delo's record donations to a political party triggered parliamentary scrutiny and reviews of political finance laws.
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Labour Party Operational
Ben Delo actively competes with the Labour Party as one of the main political parties in the current political landscape.
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Labour Party Transactional
Ben Delo made a significant financial contribution of £36m to the Labour Party.
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Electoral Commission Operational
The Electoral Commission tracks and regulates Ben Delo's political donations in compliance with UK law.
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Brexit Party Transactional
Delo provided a substantial financial boost to the political entity represented by Brexit Party/Reform UK.
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Cabinet Office Structural
The Cabinet Office establishes the regulatory framework regarding political donations that governs Ben Delo's political activities.
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IBM Structural
Ben Delo began his career as a software engineer while employed by IBM.
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Telegraph Transactional
Ben Delo publishes opinion articles in The Telegraph, which also reports on his political activities and donations.
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tellurium Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by a donation made from the entity represented by tellurium to Ben Delo, which subsequently sparked urgent political debate.
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Commonwealth Transactional
Ben Delo donated and pledged funds to Commonwealth.
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Liberal Democrats Operational
Ben Delo is actively aiming to break up the political cartel represented by the Liberal Democrats.
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Andy Burnham Operational
The entities are observed to be actively influencing and competing within political debates concerning funding and donations.
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House of Lords Operational
Ben Delo's donations trigger debate and regulatory scrutiny within the House of Lords.
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Steve Reed Operational
B commented on rules affecting A, establishing an active, though nascent, professional interaction in A's political/regulatory sphere.
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Bitcoin Mentioned together
Ben Delo was identified as an early enthusiast of Bitcoin.
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Angela Rayner Mentioned together
Co-mentioned in political discussions regarding donation caps, retrospective rules, and financial conduct.
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Birmingham Shared context
A conference involving Ben Delo was held in Birmingham, UK.
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Richard Tice Mentioned together
Tice publicly noted Delo's donation to Reform UK and commented on his UK residency.
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Ed Davey Transactional
Davey publicly raised concerns regarding donations originating from Ben Delo.
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Tories Operational
Ben Delo contributed to the political activities and parties represented by the Tories.
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Bridget Phillipson Transactional
Bridget Phillipson is noted for responding to large crypto donations.
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London Shared context
A is forecasted to relocate to the broader British context, including London.
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Hong Kong Shared context
Ben Delo operated and lived in Hong Kong before relocating to the UK.
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Robert Jenrick Transactional
Ben Delo made a donation that contributed to Robert Jenrick's political capital.
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England Transactional
Ben Delo donates to the Reform Party regarding issues relevant to the UK/England.
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House of Commons Mentioned together
The evidence describes Ben Delo's political donations to Reform UK party but does not establish a direct relationship with the House of Commons.
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Keir Starmer Operational
Both political figures are currently facing scrutiny regarding political donations.
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James Orr Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned as sharing a common political sphere.
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Christopher Harborne Mentioned together
Both individuals are co-mentioned in the context of scrutiny regarding political funding.
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Bank of England Shared context
Both entities exist within the UK political and financial context where donors interact with the Bank of England.
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Liz Truss Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Liz Truss and Ben Delo.
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Daniel Greenberg Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Ben Delo and Daniel Greenberg.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
18 events- Both Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne's donations reached record levels and were matched to parties.
- Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo donated £36 million each to Reform UK, prompting criticism from Paul Nowak.
- Donations are being made to the political party, and there are threats regarding cuts to historic trade union funding.
- Donations involving Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne are raising questions about legal compliance.
- Funding supports political goals against Brussels, utilizing donations from billionaires to bolster political infrastructure.
- Donations have been received and matched, supporting Nigel Farage's political renewal efforts.
- The annual TUC get-together was held in Brighton, where the organization announced a combined £72 million donation to Reform UK. Angela Rayner is also noted as a cabinet minister overseeing the Elections Bill.
- Reporting on political donation pressure involving high-profile figures, large crypto donations, and the media, including Andy Burnham and Bridget Phillipson.
- Reform UK received £36m in donations while the Government considered retroactive donation caps, alongside policy shifts by Rayner and Burnham.
- Donations to Reform UK have drawn a debate in the House of Lords, involving key political figures and parties.
- Richard Tice was questioned about Ben Delo's UK residency after both he and Delo donated £72m to Reform UK.
- Reform UK faces police investigation following a sting, alongside legislative scrutiny and major donations from Delo and Harborne.
- Ben Delo published an article in The Telegraph discussing how donations are influencing political power and bypassing party funding rules.
- Trump pardoned Ben Delo for AML failure, while Farage received a £5m donation from Harborne and Delo donated £36m to his party.
- Ben Delo, an early Bitcoin enthusiast, made a £36m donation, inspiring a matching contribution from Christopher Harborne.
- Robert Jenrick and Ben Delo are involved in a situation where donations are adding to political capital and statements are being provided to a news channel.
- Ben Delo founded the crypto trading platform BitMEX in 2014.
- A conference is underway in Birmingham, involving James Orr and Ben Delo, where the shared political sphere of the satirized party leader is discussed.