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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

Labour reacts after Reform UK releases new small boats game and app

  • Reform UK has launched a mobile game called Small Boat Scramble alongside a Channel crossing tracking app, offering a £5,000 prize to the top scorer.
  • Labour has branded the launch a gimmick intended to distract from ongoing scrutiny surrounding the party's financial affairs.
  • The controversy revolves around two £36 million donations totalling £72 million from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne.
  • Questions have been raised over whether the donations comply with proposed backdated rules in the Representation of the People Bill targeting overseas donors.
  • Nigel Farage insisted the donations comply with current law, but admitted they may not be acceptable if new legislation is applied retrospectively.

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