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UK political donations hit record £72M as Reform UK exploits legal loophole

The Cryptonomist·September 13, 2026·1 min read
UK political donations hit record £72M as Reform UK exploits legal loophole

Crypto entrepreneurs Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo each donated £36 million to Reform UK, a combined £72 million, setting a record. The donations, made within 24 hours, reopened a fight over UK political donation regulation. The gifts exploit a legal loophole, sparking debate on how such contributions should be governed.

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