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Kerry Accused of Attempting to Break Into Farage’s Home Amid Donations Row

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with attempting to break into the home of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. This new charge adds to existing terrorism and murder counts related to the killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe. Simultaneously, UK ministers are proposing a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to March 2026, while Farage defends his current £72 million in donations as legally compliant.

via BBC|

#donation-caps #joshua-kerry #nigel-farage

uk-politics7 days ago•208 min saved

Widdecombe Suspect Charged with Terror Plot Against Farage

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage, adding to existing murder charges for the killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe. Prosecutors allege Kerry engaged in preparatory conduct between May 2024 and July 2026. The charges follow the July 9 murder of Widdecombe, a Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead at her Devon home after being struck 21 times with a hammer. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the charges 'extremely concerning' and pledged to review security protections for politicians. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The case highlights ongoing debates about political security, particularly regarding Farage, who faces a parliamentary probe into a £5 million donation he claims was necessary for his protection.

via CNN|

#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism #joshua-kerry

politics8 days ago•3 min saved

Burnham Opens Door to EU Rejoin Referendum, Sparking Political Backlash

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled that reversing Brexit could be a policy option, stating that rejoining the European Union is 'possible' and that the current relationship is 'not good enough.' While he ruled out an immediate referendum, he suggested it could appear in a future election manifesto. This move has drawn sharp criticism from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who claims it will boost his party's support, while economists debate the economic costs and benefits of closer EU ties.

via CNBC|

#andy-burnham #brexit #eu-relations

politics8 days ago•2 min saved

Farage Hails Burnham’s EU Rejoin Gambit as Career Boost

Nigel Farage has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s decision to reopen the debate on rejoining the European Union, describing it as the 'biggest boost' to his political career. Farage used a rally in Doncaster to launch a nationwide campaign tour, arguing that Burnham’s move will deepen divisions in Leave-voting areas and benefit Reform UK. While Burnham has not committed to a referendum, he acknowledged that rejoining is a possible option for a future election manifesto, marking a significant shift from previous Labour positions.

via politico.eu|

#andy-burnham #brexit #nigel-farage

politics14 days ago•4 min saved

U.K. AI Leadership Stumbles as U.S. Blocks Model Access and Disinformation Unit Faces Backlash

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s strategy to position Britain as a global leader in AI safety and information defense has faced immediate setbacks. The U.S. administration has restricted access to new AI models for the U.K.’s AI Security Institute, while domestic political opposition challenges the newly proposed National Centre for Information Defence. These developments complicate London’s efforts to broker international AI standards during its upcoming G20 presidency.

via politico.eu|

#ai-security-institute #andy-burnham #donald-trump

politics-uk25 days ago•5 min saved

Reform UK's £72m windfall rekindles debate over UK political funding

Reform UK has attracted about £72m from two crypto billionaires, spotlighting current UK donation rules and proposed changes. The government plans to cap donations from Brits abroad at £100,000 per year (backdated to 25 March) and is still deciding residency criteria, raising questions about retroactive legality and how such funds could be used. Nigel Farage insists the gifts are legal under existing law, but the looming changes could affect their status if they come into force, prompting debate over caps on individual/foreign donations and broader party funding reforms.

via BBC|

#abroad-donations #nigel-farage #political-donations

politics27 days ago•2 min saved

Crypto Billionaires Pour Record $49 Million Into Reform UK, Sparking Funding Scrutiny

A second crypto billionaire, Christopher Harborne, donates about $48.7 million to Reform UK, matching Ben Delo's prior gift and lifting total pledges to about $97 million since Friday. The donations coincide with a Metropolitan Police probe into possible illegal foreign contributions, drawing criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as Reform positions itself as a challenger to the mainstream parties.

via Al Jazeera|

#ben-delo #christopher-harborne #foreign-donations

politics27 days ago•3 min saved

Crypto giants pour £72m into Reform UK, setting a record for UK politics

Reform UK disclosed two £36 million donations from crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo—matched and announced within 24 hours—giving the party a record-breaking influx ahead of the next UK general election while facing ongoing scrutiny over donation reporting and a Metropolitan Police probe into foreign funding.

via politico.eu|

#crypto-billionaires #donations #nigel-farage

politics28 days ago•0 min saved

Crypto investor matches Reform UK's record donor, boosting £72m in two days

Reform UK has received a second £36m donation in as many days, with crypto investor Christopher Harborne matching Ben Delo's record donation to push the two-day total to £72m, surpassing all of last year’s UK party fundraising. Harborne has already donated to Reform and its leader, Nigel Farage, who is under scrutiny by the parliamentary standards commissioner over whether he should have declared Harborne's £5m cash gift prior to the 2024 election; Farage says the gift was private and not connected to his political duties.

via BBC|

#ben-delo #christopher-harborne #donations

world1 month ago•202 min saved

Police launch criminal probe into Reform UK's alleged foreign-donation polling funding

UK police have opened a criminal investigation into Reform UK over alleged breaches of campaign finance law related to foreign donations funding polling, sparked by Channel 4's undercover report; the inquiry will merge with an existing donations probe, Reform UK denies wrongdoing and will cooperate, and the case adds scrutiny to Nigel Farage and the party's finances.

via CNN|

#campaign-finance #channel-4-undercover-report #nigel-farage

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Farage pursues global statesman image, distances from Trump amid funding scandal

Nigel Farage is trying to present Reform UK as ready to govern by distancing himself from Donald Trump, forging a high-profile cross‑European alliance with France’s Jordan Bardella and backing a migratio n deal, while a funding scandal that saw aides including James Orr step down threatens to derail the effort. The move aims to reassure swing voters wary of Trump and the Iran issue, but questions linger about foreign ties and whether Farage’s team can weather the controversy ahead of a possibly near-term UK election.

via politico.eu|

#bardella #migration #nigel-farage

politics1 month ago•129 min saved

Funding probe prompts Farage to suspend Reform UK officials

The Electoral Commission said it is reviewing information about Reform UK's funding and has been in touch with the Met Police after claims the party breached funding rules, prompting Nigel Farage to suspend Reform UK officials. Reform UK, the party once known as the Brexit Party, has seen growing support and local-election gains but faces ongoing questions about its funding. Farage quit his MP seat in July amid an ethics probe into a £5 million undeclared donation from a Thailand-based cryptocurrency billionaire, and says he plans to stand for reelection.

via AP News|

#electoral-commission #funding #nigel-farage

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Reform UK in fresh row over overseas donations after Channel 4 sting

Reform UK is facing fresh scrutiny after Channel 4 aired undercover footage suggesting senior officials discussed ways to circumvent UK rules on foreign donations; two officials have stepped down as the party conducts an internal probe, with the Electoral Commission and police monitoring potential breaches. Farage denies wrongdoing and calls the approach entrapment, while the controversy adds to a string of fundraising questions ahead of elections.

via Al Jazeera|

#channel-4-investigation #electoral-law #foreign-funding

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Populist immigration pact hits headwinds as UK-France rift looms

France’s Jordan Bardella and Britain’s Nigel Farage push a joint anti-immigration plan at Reform UK’s Birmingham conference, but internal opposition within Bardella’s National Rally, treaty-and-burden-sharing hurdles, and Le Pen’s evolving positioning threaten the alliance’s feasibility, even as both seek to frame migration as a shared political priority.

via politico.eu|

#cross-channel-migration #immigration #jordan-bardella

uk-politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Fresh illicit-funding sting haunts Reform UK and Farage

An undercover Channel 4 News/Verbatim report shows Nigel Farage meeting individuals posing as a US donor and his UK-based son who allegedly funded Reform UK polls, potentially breaching UK electoral funding rules; Reform UK says it did nothing illegal and is launching an internal review. The sting adds to recent fundraising controversies around Farage, including a £5m crypto-backed donation, with the Electoral Commission and Metropolitan Police examining related donations; no arrests have been made as Reform hosts its Birmingham conference.

via Financial Times|

#channel-4-news #electoral-law #illicit-funding