POLITICSJul 6 · 14:56 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSJames Francis Whitehead

UK tightens political donation rules as Farage faces fresh scrutiny over undeclared gifts

The UK government announced stricter political donation rules to curb foreign influence in elections, targeting overseas donors and corporate contributions as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over undeclared support from George Cottrell, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the U.S., and a 5 million-pound gift from donor Christopher Harborne.

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