Mother of Farage aide George Cottrell revealed as Reform UK's biggest donor

"Fiona Cottrell, the biggest donor to Reform UK, has contributed £750,000 since last year, highlighting a change in the party's funding sources."

"Despite claims of attracting Conservative donors, Reform UK raised only £1.5m, falling short of the Conservative's £3.3m and Labour's £2.3m."

"George Cottrell, an unpaid aide to Reform UK, has had a controversial background including fraud charges and major gambling losses, impacting his involvement."

"The substantial donations from Fiona Cottrell mark a shift in funding for Reform UK which had previously relied heavily on loans from its leadership."

Fiona Cottrell, a notable aristocrat and former girlfriend of King Charles, has emerged as the largest donor to Reform UK, contributing a total of £750,000 in less than a year. In contrast to the Conservative Party's £3.3m and Labour's £2.3m, Reform raised approximately £1.5m, underscoring its struggle in financial support. Cottrell's son, George, an unpaid aide with a controversial past, has become a prominent figure within the party. This influx of donations marks a pivotal moment as the party previously relied on loans from leadership, particularly Richard Tice.

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