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UK unions pivot to support political donation caps after Reform's record £72m windfall
politics28 days ago

UK unions pivot to support political donation caps after Reform's record £72m windfall

British trade unions are shifting their stance to support reforms on political donations after crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne gave £72 million to Reform UK. The Trades Union Congress is preparing a joint statement to back spending and donation limits, while distinguishing union contributions from individual mega-donations. This move follows a record-breaking influx that has reignited debates over democratic integrity and financial transparency in UK politics.

Reform UK Secures £72m in Two Days from Crypto Donors Amid Funding Scrutiny
politics1 month ago

Reform UK Secures £72m in Two Days from Crypto Donors Amid Funding Scrutiny

Reform UK received two separate £36 million donations from crypto investors Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, totaling £72 million in two days. These are the largest individual gifts ever to a UK political party. The influx aims to level the electoral playing field ahead of a potential early general election, though the party faces ongoing legal scrutiny over past funding practices.