"Farage had already stated he did not intend to stand as a prospective MP but U-turned within weeks of receiving the personal gift from the Thai-based businessman."
"The money underlines what a pivotal figure Harborne has become in British politics, bankrolling Farage personally and the parties he has led over the past seven years."
"Last year he donated £9m to Reform UK, the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party."
"The £5m gift to Farage is likely to raise fresh questions for the Reform leader, given what he said in the run-up to the last election."
Nigel Farage received a £5m personal gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing his candidacy for the 2024 British general election. Initially stating he would not run, Farage changed his mind weeks after the gift. He later confirmed the funds were for personal security. The donation did not require declaration as Farage was not an MP at the time. Harborne has been a significant financial supporter of Farage and his political endeavors, contributing £12m to Reform UK in total by 2025.
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