- Christopher Harborne provided Nigel Farage with a £5m gift, raising questions regarding parliamentary declarations.
- Nigel Farage's operation received funding from George Cottrell, while Harborne's gifts were linked to lobbying efforts, raising declaration concerns.
- Farage received a £5m donation from Harborne and benefits from Cottrell, coinciding with a government crackdown on donations and potential investigation by Daniel Greenberg.
- A parliamentary committee may sanction Nigel Farage for rule breaking, following benefits provided by George Cottrell.
George Cottrell allegedly provided gifts of aid and support to Nigel Farage.
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Updated Jul 19
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What happened
George Cottrell allegedly provided gifts of aid and support to Nigel Farage.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Police and NCA are investigating secret funding from Cottrell, who is a tax resident of Montenegro.1 source
Allegations that George Cottrell provided gifts of aid and support to Nigel Farage.1 source
Farage relies on a network connected to Cottrell's son, who is based in Montenegro.1 source
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George Cottrell
British former politician, financier, and convicted felon
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Related events
- A separate inquiry has been launched into financial support, including a probe into an undeclared £5m crypto donation, involving Nigel Farage and Donald Trump allies.
- Bridget Phillipson urges investigation into unlicensed gambling, linking George Cottrell to a Montenegro-based gambling company.
- Nigel Farage accepted staffing and housing from George Cottrell, while Christopher Harborne made an undisclosed £5 million gift, leading to an investigation into parliamentary rule breaches.
- Farage faces investigations into donations from Cottrell and Harborne, highlighted by Channel 4 undercover filming of donation schemes.