Report ‘phone hack’ to police or I will do it for you, Labour chair tells Farage
Summary
The Labour Party chair has asked Nigel Farage to report a claimed hacking of his phone by Russian-linked actors to the police within 24 hours, or they will do it for him. Farage says his phone was hacked, affecting his phone, email, and bank accounts, but some experts say his claim is not proven. The investigation is connected to a £5 million gift Farage received before the 2024 election.Key Facts
- Labour chair Anna Turley sent a letter to Nigel Farage requesting he report a phone hack claim to security services within 24 hours.
- Farage claims his phone was hacked by a foreign state, probably Russia, leaking information about a £5 million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne.
- Farage says the money was either for his security or a reward for his Brexit campaigning.
- A forensic analysis supposedly found malware on Farage’s devices, possibly from Russia.
- Turley says if not reported, Labour will report the matter to police and national security authorities.
- Former National Cyber Security Centre head called Farage’s claim unproven and urged formal reporting to authorities.
- Farage received the gift before declaring his candidacy for the 2024 election and has not declared it as per parliamentary rules.
- The parliamentary commissioner for standards is investigating if Farage broke rules by not declaring the money.
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