Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales jailed for 10 years over pro-Russia bribes
Summary
Nathan Gill, the former leader of the Reform UK party in Wales, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament. He pleaded guilty to accepting money from a Ukrainian politician to create and deliver pre-written speeches and TV appearances favoring Russia. The court identified his actions as compromising the European Parliament's integrity.Key Facts
- Nathan Gill was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison by London's Old Bailey.
- He was the former leader of Reform UK in Wales and a member of the European Parliament.
- Gill accepted bribes from Ukrainian politician Oleg Voloshyn between 2018 and 2019.
- He made scripted statements and appeared on TV to support Russia's positions.
- Messages on Gill's phone showed coded communications about the bribes.
- Gill was detained at Manchester Airport in 2021 while trying to go to Russia.
- Reform UK and its leader, Nigel Farage, denied knowledge of Gill's actions.
- Reform UK called Gill's actions "reprehensible" and stated that justice was served.
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