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Crypto billionaires help Reform cement fundraising lead
Key takeaways
- Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Reform UK received £7m from two overseas British crypto billionaires earlier this year, figures show, helping it cement its fundraising lead in recent months.
- Hong Kong-based businessman Ben Delo gave £4m to Nigel Farage's party, according to latest filings, whilst Christopher Harborne, who lives in Thailand, donated £3m.
- The donations were made in the weeks before the government announced a £100,000 cap on donations after 25 March from British citizens living overseas.
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Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Reform UK received £7m from two overseas British crypto billionaires earlier this year, figures show, helping it cement its fundraising lead in recent months.
Hong Kong-based businessman Ben Delo gave £4m to Nigel Farage's party, according to latest filings, whilst Christopher Harborne, who lives in Thailand, donated £3m.
The donations were made in the weeks before the government announced a £100,000 cap on donations after 25 March from British citizens living overseas.
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