Starmer says Farage ‘dodging questions’ about £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Keir Starmer has criticized Nigel Farage for avoiding questions regarding a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The donation, which is under investigation, has raised concerns about transparency and political donations. Farage has altered his explanations for the gift, leading to increased scrutiny from political opponents.
- ▪Keir Starmer accused Nigel Farage of dodging questions about a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne.
- ▪The gift is currently under investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner.
- ▪Farage has changed his story regarding the purpose of the gift, initially claiming it was for personal security.
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Farage at PMQs on Wednesday. He has done fewer media interviews and press conferences since the gift was first reported. Photograph: House of Commons/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenFarage at PMQs on Wednesday. He has done fewer media interviews and press conferences since the gift was first reported. Photograph: House of Commons/AFP/Getty ImagesNigel FarageStarmer says Farage ‘dodging questions’ about £5m gift from crypto billionairePrime minister says ‘£5m question still remains’, as pressure grows on Reform UK leader over Christopher Harborne gift UK politics live – latest updates Rowena Mason Whitehall editorWed 3 Jun 2026 12.54 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 13.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer has pressed Nigel Farage to stop “dodging questions” about…
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