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The recent £72 million donations to Reform UK from two British cryptocurrency billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, has ignited a significant debate in Westminster about political funding regulations. Both donors, who previously resided in Hong Kong and Thailand, have recently returned to the UK, raising questions about the legality of their contributions under current and proposed legislation. Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, confirmed the donations comply with existing law but expressed uncertainty about their status under the government's proposed changes, which would cap donations from British citizens abroad at £100,000 annually and apply retrospectively from March 25. The government argues this change is necessary to prevent foreign influence in UK politics, though critics question the fairness of retroactive application. The controversy has prompted broader discussions about whether political parties should face limits on single-donor contributions, domestic donation caps, and potential state funding for parties. Reform UK has threatened to cut union funding if restrictions are imposed, highlighting the political stakes. The debate also touches on residency requirements for donors, with the government considering stricter criteria to ensure 'genuine and ongoing connection' to the UK. With the law not yet amended, the situation remains legally ambiguous, creating tension between political parties and the government over the future of campaign finance in the UK.

Two crypto millionaires just turned UK political donations into a dick-measuring contest. £36 million each. Same amount. Forty-eight hours apart. Democracy's for sale and apparently the bidding's still open.

Ben Delo, co-founder of the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange, has given Reform a record £36 million, the largest single donation in British political history.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) — The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU) has been directed to seek the official stand of registered political parties on the proposed Political Funding Bill before it is tabled to the Cabinet. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman …

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