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Record-Breaking Donation: Crypto Billionaire Pledges $49m to Far-Right Reform UK Party
A second British billionaire has made a record donation of almost $49m to the far-right Reform UK party, matching an earlier pledge by another businessman. The donation is part of a growing trend of wealthy individuals supporting the party.
A second British billionaire has made a record donation of almost $49m to the far-right Reform UK party, matching the amount pledged by another businessman the day before. This donation marks one of the largest single contributions ever made to a political party in the UK. The move has raised questions about the influence of wealthy donors on British politics. The billionaire's contribution brings the total funding received by Reform UK in just 24 hours to over $98m.
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