Labour has challenged Nigel Farage to confirm which authorities are investigating an alleged Russian hack linked to a reported £5 million gift he received. Anna Turley, Labour’s chairwoman, wrote to the Clacton MP urging him to publicly state whether he reported the suspected cyber-attack to either the police or the National Cyber Security Centre. Turley said Labour would make a report itself “in the public and national interest” if Farage does not respond. Reform UK said it has been reported to relevant authorities and that it would be inappropriate to comment while investigations are ongoing. Farage received £5 million from a Thailand-based crypto entrepreneur in 2024 and previously said the money was for non-political purposes including safety and security.
"Labour has challenged Nigel Farage to disclose which authorities are investigating an alleged Russian hack linked to a 5 million gift he reportedly received. Anna Turley, Labour's chairwoman, wrote to the Clacton MP, urging him to publicly confirm whether he has reported the suspected cyber-attack to either the police or the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Ms Turley stated that if Mr Farage fails to respond, the Labour Party intends to make a report itself "in the public and national interest"."
"A spokesperson for Reform UK confirmed: "It has been reported to the relevant authorities. It would be inappropriate to comment further while investigations are ongoing. Turley stated that if Mr Farage fails to respond, the Labour Party intends to make a report itself in the public and national interest' (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)""
"Mr Farage received 5 million from Thailand-based crypto-entrepreneur Christopher Harborne in 2024, before he stood in the general election that year. He has previously said the money was for non-political purposes, to pay for his safety and security, a"
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