Who better to defend Reform’s latest millions that Honest Bob Jenrick? | John Crace
Summary
The Reform political party has received large donations totaling £72 million from two crypto billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. The party faces multiple police investigations about possible financial wrongdoing, but its representatives say the donations are legal and transparent.Key Facts
- Reform received two big donations totaling £72 million from crypto billionaires.
- Nigel Farage, associated with Reform, benefits from party funds for expenses like security.
- Robert Jenrick, a former Tory minister, defended Reform’s handling of these donations.
- Jenrick was previously involved in a controversial tax decision benefiting a Tory donor.
- Reform is under investigation by police for possible financial problems with its funding.
- The party has a reputation for questionable financial practices involving donations.
- Donors requested some relaxation of crypto currency laws, but no direct political favors like peerages.
- One donor, Ben Delo, was previously convicted in the US for anti-money laundering violations but later pardoned by President Trump.
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