Follow the money: How far-right Reform UK built a global network
Summary
The UK political party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, promotes stricter immigration policies but receives large donations from international backers. Its biggest donor is Christopher Harborne, a billionaire with ties to cryptocurrency, and Farage has traveled abroad to countries such as the UAE, raising questions about the party’s global financial connections.Key Facts
- Reform UK calls for tougher border controls and reduced immigration.
- The party receives about two-thirds of its funding from wealthy individuals, including international donors.
- Christopher Harborne, a British-Thai billionaire investor, is Reform UK’s largest donor, giving over £22 million ($30 million) in total.
- In 2025 alone, Harborne donated £12 million ($16.3 million) to Reform UK.
- Farage received a £5 million ($6.8 million) gift from Harborne that was not initially declared, causing controversy.
- Donations to UK political parties can be unlimited if they are transparent, but the system’s transparency is criticized as weak.
- Farage traveled to Abu Dhabi with travel and event costs paid by the UAE despite his anti-immigration stance.
- Critics say large donations from a few wealthy backers give disproportionate influence over British politics.
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