The Latest Breaking News from Christopher Harborne

Reform’s £72m election war chest could be hampered by spending rules review

Electoral Commission review into political spending will look at whether current limits ‘remain fit for purpose’

The Independent UK · Sep 20

UK politics increasingly funded by billionaires as mega-donations surge

Exclusive: A total £179m has been donated by wealthy individuals since 2019, research reveals

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

Reform UK’s crypto policies are making the party look out of touch

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nigel Farage needs to end the impression that his party is the political wing of the crypto industry

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Why £72 million doesn’t come for free – the risks to Reform UK of taking cash from mega-donors

British politics looks set to be dominated in the coming weeks and months by the £72 million donated to Reform UK. This is because, and there’s really no other way to cut the cake here, this is an astonishing amount of money.

The Conversation · Sep 15

The sinister influence of crypto billionaires on our politics

Letters: Readers respond to the news that Christopher Harborne has given £36m to Reform UK, matching a donation from Ben Delo

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

No 10 denies ‘enhanced’ donor checks would be to target Reform’s £72 million

Ministers are considering whether to strengthen proposed laws to force political donors to demonstrate an ‘ongoing’ presence in the country.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Reform UK’s £72m crypto tycoon donors could face enhanced residency checks

Amid reports both men have already returned to the country, ministers are looking at how to toughen residency requirements governing political donations

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Reform UK’s £72m crypto tycoon donors could face ‘enhanced residency checks’

Ministers are looking at how to toughen residency requirements governing political donations following the twin £36 million donations.

Evening Standard · Sep 14

Ministers seek law change to make £72m donations to Reform illegal

Plans to strengthen legislation already going through parliament might mean donors having to meet stricter UK residence requirements

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Will the £72m of donations to Reform UK be allowed?

Key questions surrounding the huge sums donated by crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14