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Reform's £72m donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says
Robert Jenrick said the two £36 million gifts were legal as ministers seek a £100,000 cap on overseas and returning donor payments.
- On Sunday, Robert Jenrick defended Reform UK's acceptance of £72 million in crypto donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, stating the funds are "entirely in line with the law."
- Nigel Farage stated the donations provide "financial firepower" for general election preparations, as both donors have reportedly returned to Britain to comply with upcoming legal changes.
- Each donor gave £36 million over 48 hours, setting a record for the largest individual donation to a UK political party; Delo was pardoned by President Donald Trump last year over Bank Secrecy Act violations.
- Labour MPs are pushing to expedite a proposed £100,000 annual donation cap, expressing concern that large private contributions could undermine democratic processes in Britain.
- Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirmed the government is "determined to tackle" mega-donors, while Conservative shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat warned against the "Americanisation" of domestic political funding.
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