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UK Government Spent Close to GBP 10 M Buying Political Influencers', Says Hungary's Sovereignty Protection Office

The British government spent close to 10 million pounds “buying political influencers”, the Sovereignty Protection Office said on Tuesday. The office said in a statement that the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office had signed a contract worth more than 4.5 billion forints (EUR 11.3m) with Zinc Network Ltd., “a key player of the global political pressure network”. Citing recent information, it said the money had actually been used t…

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The British Foreign Office has signed a contract worth more than 4.5 billion forints with an international propaganda network that was allowed to spread the United Kingdom's state narrative through paid influencers in 22 countries, including Hungary. The Office for the Protection of Sovereignty is investigating the Hungarian aspects of the propaganda case.

·Budapest, Hungary
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One was also held accountable for compiling the propaganda sheet.

·Hungary
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The British government also used influencers, according to the Office for Sovereignty Protection - They were expected to maintain secrecy so that viewers would not know who they worked for.

·Budapest, Hungary
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Origo broke the news in Budapest, Hungary on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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