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  "id": 6824530,
  "title": "Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/reform-receives-record-36m-donation-from-crypto-billionaire",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:27:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v4zvyde15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reform UK has received a record £36 million donation from British cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo, marking the largest single donation ever given to a political party in the UK. Delo, who has already given £4 million to the party, stated he is donating £1 million each month until a potential general election in 2029, or the entire amount upfront to prevent future limitations on mega-donations. Delo expressed his desire for a fair fight and level playing field, criticizing those who aim to keep democracy as a \"cartel.\" Party leader Nigel Farage expressed his honor and humility regarding the generous gift. Delo plans to move back to the UK from Hong Kong to continue his support for Reform UK. The donation comes amid scrutiny over Reform UK's fundraising practices, with police investigating allegations of foreign funding law violations and Farage facing potential disciplinary action for a £5 million cash gift from a Thai cryptocurrency investor. Labour Party criticized Delo's donation, accusing Reform UK of attempting to circumvent democratic rules and suggested introducing a cap on political donations to ensure transparency and accountability.",
  "summary": "Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.",
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        "published": "2026-09-11T20:28:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Reform given record £36m donation from crypto billionaire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/reform-given-record-36m-donation-from-crypto-billionaire",
        "published": "2026-09-11T23:46:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Crypto-billionaire gives Farage’s Reform UK record £36mil donation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/crypto-billionaire-gives-farages-reform-uk-record-36mil-donation",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Crypto billionaire gives Farage's Reform UK record £36 million donation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/crypto-billionaire-gives-farages-reform-uk-record-36-million-donation",
        "published": "2026-09-12T01:39:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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