Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn

Reform UK’s former Wales leader jailed for taking bribes for pro-Russia speeches

Nathan Gill in greysuit and jacket holds his arms wide as he arrives at court
Gill, who was a member of the Ukip and Brexit party blocs led by Nigel Farage in the European parliament, admitted eight counts of bribery. Photograph: Ilyas Tayfun Salci/Anadolu/Getty Images

Reform UK’s former leader in Wales Nathan Gill has been jailed for 10 and a half years for taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia when he was an MEP.

Gill, a key member of the Ukip and Brexit party groups led by Nigel Farage in the European parliament, had pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.