Labour presses Nigel Farage over alleged Russian hack linked to £5m donation
Labour has pressed Nigel Farage to disclose details about an alleged Russian hack linked to a £5 million donation he received. The party's chairwoman, Anna Turley, has urged Farage to confirm whether he reported the incident to authorities. If he does not respond, Labour plans to report the matter themselves in the interest of public safety.
- ▪Nigel Farage received a £5 million donation from Christopher Harborne in 2024.
- ▪Labour has challenged Farage to reveal if he reported the alleged cyber-attack to the police or the National Cyber Security Centre.
- ▪A spokesperson for Reform UK confirmed that the matter has been reported to the relevant authorities.
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