The latest quarterly declarations to the Electoral Commission of donations to political parties puts Reform UK ahead of the traditional parties. Indeed, the £10m that Reform received is more than the donations to the Conservatives (£5m), Labour (£3m) and the Liberal Democrats (£1m) put together.
Almost all of that Reform figure is accounted for by a single donation of £9m from Christopher Harborne, a British entrepreneur based in Thailand. It’s one of the biggest donations ever given to a British political party.
Nigel Farage is naturally as pleased as punch. A spokesperson told The Independent: “This quarter’s figures show the incredible progress Reform UK is making.
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