- Reform UK is planning to run Britain based on the model of how Trump runs the US, while also facing scrutiny over its connections to extremist views.
- Reform UK received multiple large donations, while Labour simultaneously clamped down on foreign funding and the Electoral Commission monitored the influx.
Both Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne's donations reached record levels and were matched to parties.
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What happened
Both Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne's donations reached record levels and were matched to parties.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Delo and Harborne discussed their crypto donations to political campaigns on GB News.1 source
Donors' donations reignite calls for donation caps, linking to political figures like Rayner and Burnham.1 source
Donation amounts of Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne matched record levels to parties.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- Donations are being made to the political party, and there are threats regarding cuts to historic trade union funding.
- Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo donated £36 million each to Reform UK, prompting criticism from Paul Nowak.
- Donations to Reform UK have drawn a debate in the House of Lords, involving key political figures and parties.
The entities involved
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Ben Delo
British mathematician and programmer
Nothing else this week.
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Christopher Harborne
British businessman and technology investor based in Thailand
Related events
- Donations involving Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne are raising questions about legal compliance.
- Ben Delo published an article in The Telegraph discussing how donations are influencing political power and bypassing party funding rules.
- 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.
- Reporting on political donation pressure involving high-profile figures, large crypto donations, and the media, including Andy Burnham and Bridget Phillipson.
- Funding supports political goals against Brussels, utilizing donations from billionaires to bolster political infrastructure.