Labour urges Gambling Commission to investigate firms linked to Reform UK donors
Summary
The Labour party has asked the UK Gambling Commission to investigate two companies linked to donors and allies of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party for potentially operating without a gambling licence. The companies named are Tether.bet, based in Montenegro, and Fispay, a UK company owned by Reform’s data officer. The investigation follows reports that these companies may have broken UK gambling laws.Key Facts
- Labour’s Bridget Phillipson wrote to the Gambling Commission requesting an investigation.
- Tether.bet reportedly operated without a UK gambling licence and is linked to Nigel Farage allies.
- Fispay is owned by Mowbray Jackson, Reform UK’s data protection officer.
- George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster and Farage ally, is connected to Tether.bet.
- It is illegal to offer gambling services in the UK without a licence under the Gambling Act 2005.
- Both companies deny illegal activities; Fispay said it only arranges private jet travel.
- A £5 million donation to Farage from billionaire Christopher Harborne is under parliamentary scrutiny.
- Nigel Farage faces questions over donations and gifts leading to a reopened investigation by the parliamentary commissioner for standards.
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