Politics · 18 August 2026

Labour asks gambling watchdog to investigate unlicensed firms tied to Reform UK

Bridget Phillipson, the party chair, wrote to regulators following reports that Tether.bet and Fispay offered betting services without a UK permit. Both companies share ties with Nigel Farage's political allies, including Christopher Harborne, a crypto billionaire who recently gave his party £5 million. The men involved deny breaking rules, with one stating his business solely organises private jet travel.

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