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I have to say that the bad English in those tweets makes it as clear as mud.
Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024
Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne
Analysis: Farage’s bid to get ahead of story only raises more questions
Farage referred to standards watchdog over undisclosed £5m gift
Anna Isaac
Wed 29 Apr 2026 11.35 BST
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Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, the Guardian can reveal.
Farage had stated he did not intend to stand as a prospective MP but U-turned in June 2024, within weeks of receiving the personal gift from the Thailand-based businessman.
In July 2024, Farage became an MP for the first time and has since stated he now expects to become prime minister at the next general election.
After being approached by the Guardian about the gift, neither he nor Harborne provided a comment – instead lawyers for Reform UK and Harborne pleaded for more time. Farage then confirmed to the Daily Telegraph that he had received the gift, saying it was to pay for his personal security.
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