Reform receives record £36m donation from cryptocurrency billionaire
Reform UK has received a record-breaking £36 million donation from cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo. The donation, intended to support the party through the next general election, has sparked discussions regarding political finance regulations in the UK.
Why it matters
Large-scale political donations from private individuals raise ongoing questions about the influence of wealth on democratic processes and the need for campaign finance reform.
Image source, Ben Delo Foundation By Ben Wright , political correspondent, and Doug Faulkner Published 12 September 2026, 00:27 BST Updated 36 minutes ago Reform UK has received a £36m donation from a British cryptocurrency billionaire - a record for a UK political party.
Ben Delo wrote in the Daily Telegraph , external that he was making the move because he wanted a "fair fight and a level playing field".
The sum is the biggest single donation ever given to a political party in the UK. Party leader Nigel Farage said he was "honoured and humbled" by the gift.
Reform is facing scrutiny over its finances, as the government seeks to limit the amount that can be donated to UK political parties from British expats.
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