Ex-Brexit Party MEP named in Nathan Gill messages denies taking pro-Russian payments
Summary
A former Brexit Party politician, David Coburn, denies claims that he received money from pro-Russian sources. His name appears in messages related to a bribery case involving Nathan Gill, who was convicted for receiving money to promote pro-Russian interests. There is no direct evidence that Coburn accepted or was offered money.Key Facts
- David Coburn was a member of the Brexit Party and led UKIP in Scotland.
- Coburn is named in messages connected to Nathan Gill's bribery case.
- Nathan Gill was convicted and jailed for 10.5 years for taking bribes to give pro-Russia speeches.
- The messages include discussions about a payment of $6,500 for another unnamed Member of the European Parliament (MEP).
- The UK's Crown Prosecution Service believes these discussions relate to meetings with pro-Russian media in Ukraine.
- The messages were found on Gill's phone, which was seized by counter-terrorism officers.
- Coburn firmly denied receiving any money when questioned by the BBC.
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