‘Why is this allowed?’ Readers hit out after £9m Reform donation

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Readers were incredulous that a Thailand-based crypto billionaire could legally donate £9m to Reform UK, questioning how such vast overseas-linked funding is permitted within Britain’s political system

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Independent readers reacted with a mix of anger and disbelief after Nigel Farage defended a £9m donation to Reform UK from Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.

‘Why is this allowed?’ Readers hit out after £9m Reform donation

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