Reform’s Robert Jenrick ‘very confident’ £72m donations are ‘perfectly legal’ – UK politics live

FM Frances MaoThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-09-13 · 09:41 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Reform UK has received substantial donations totaling £72 million, with Christopher Harborne matching a £36 million contribution from Ben Delo. Reform's economic spokesperson described these donations as a "breakthrough moment." However, Labour's Angela Rayner has raised concerns, warning of potential retrospective action. Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat stated he welcomes political support in a democracy, even from individuals like Harborne, a crypto billionaire residing in Thailand. The article suggests these significant donations present both opportunities and risks for Reform's future prospects.

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Tom Tugendhat welcomes people supporting political activity in a democracy.

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Labour's Angela Rayner warns of possible retrospective action regarding donations.

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Christopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben Delo.

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Robert Jenrick is 'very confident' that £72m in donations are 'perfectly legal'.

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Donations of £72m make Reform's prospects both rosier and riskier.

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Full report

1 min read · 89 words

Party’s economic spokesperson says donations are a ‘breakthrough moment’ as Labour’s Angela Rayner warns of possible retrospective action Christopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben Delo Analysis: donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskier Over on Sky, Conservative Tom Tugendhat was asked if the Tories were “rattled” by the money going into Reform. He says he “welcomes people supporting political activity” in a democracy- at this point, Sky’s Rachel Johnson cuts in – “even crypto billionaires who live in Thailand?” (referring to Harbourne). Continue reading...

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