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Christopher Harborne matches Ben Delo’s £36m donation to Reform UK

Cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne donated £36 million to Reform UK, matching a previous contribution of the same amount from fellow investor Ben Delo. These combined pledges total £72 million and represent the largest donations ever made to a UK political party within a short timeframe. The funds will be used for campaign activities as the party faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its finances.

Christopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben Delo
File photo Christopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben Delo Photo: The Guardian

Cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne donated £36 million to Reform UK, matching a previous contribution of the same amount from fellow investor Ben Delo. These combined pledges total £72 million and represent the largest donations ever made to a UK political party within a short timeframe. The funds will be used for campaign activities as the party faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its finances.

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