Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over £5 million crypto billionaire donation

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has come under parliamentary investigation after it emerged that Thailand‑based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne gave him a £5 million donation. The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice said Farage is “not scared” of the inquiry and suggested journalists have become bored with the story. The donation, not declared before Farage became an MP in July 2024, has been described by Farage as a reward for his 27‑year Brexit campaign or as money for personal security.

The gift has prompted questions about Farage’s absence from Reform press conferences, his unexplained house purchase in Clacton, and alleged Russian‑linked phone hacking. Reform reported the hack to unspecified authorities, while Labour referred the matter to the National Cyber Security Council and the Metropolitan Police. Farage also invited trade unions to join Reform UK, prompting fact‑checks and criticism from opponents who note the party’s record on workers’ rights.