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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Starmer could introduce new law to block Musk from donating to Reform, minister suggests

Sir Keir Starmer could introduce a new law to block Elon Musk from donating to Reform UK, a minister has suggested, saying the government will make sure the electoral system is protected from “many of the new issues that face undermining our democracy”.

The minister refusing to rule out the introduction of a law comes amid rumours the tech billionaire is preparing to donate $100m to Nigel Farage’s party – by far the largest contribution in British electoral history.

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