Crypto Billionaire Matches £36 Million Donation to Reform UK with Another £36 Million
Crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne has donated £36 million to Reform UK, matching a recent donation by Ben Delo. Harborne said his 'competitive spirit' inspired him to match Delo's donation, which he described as a 'philanthropic gift to our country.' The donation comes after Delo gave £36 million to the party just a day earlier, stating that it was meant to provide a 'level playing field' for the party and its opponents. Reform UK has faced scrutiny over its finances, including a criminal investigation into allegations of breaching rules on political donations.
Harborne also gifted £9 million to the party last August. He stated that the UK needed a 'profitable and dynamic economy' to address the 'existential threats' of AI, climate change, and nuclear war. The combined donations of £72 million offer Nigel Farage's party a boost after recent criticism.