Farage admits accepting £5mn from crypto billionaire for ‘safety’
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 08:34 UTC
- Sources: Financial Times
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage had not previously disclosed a large personal gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. The £5 million was given for Farage's 'safety', although details of the exact circumstances remain unclear.
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