Minister says probe in response to case of ex-Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill, jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes.
Minister says probe in response to case of ex-Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill, jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes.
By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies
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The United Kingdom is launching an independent investigation into foreign interference in British politics, just weeks after a former Reform UK lawmaker was jailed for more than 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements.
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting…
Britain has begun a review of outside political influence into politicians in the country after Nathan Gill was jailed for taking…
Housing secretary Steve Reed said the conduct of Nathan Gill, who was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking money…
Police say Nathan Gill received about £40,000 from Oleg Voloshyn, alleged Russian asset also under investigation
The former MEP had pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery
It would be expedient for Reform to take Labour’s advice and disavow ‘Putin talking points’
