Politics · 18 August 2026
Labour asks gambling watchdog to investigate unlicensed firms tied to Reform UK
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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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