Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
Reform UK has received a second £36m donation in two days, bringing the total to £72m. Cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne matched a record-breaking donation previously made by Ben Delo.
Why it matters
These donations represent an unprecedented influx of capital into UK politics, exceeding the total annual funding of all other parties combined.
Published 12 September 2026, 12:56 BST Updated Just now Reform UK has received a second £36m donation in two days, as cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne says he has matched a record-breaking donation announced late on Friday.
Writing in the Telegraph, Harborne said his "competitive spirit" had inspired him to equal Ben Delo's donation - the largest ever given to a UK political party.
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