News · 8 June 2026

Labour wants Farage to explain £5m crypto gift

Nigel Farage is being pushed to explain a huge £5 million gift he got from a crypto billionaire, as questions keep coming up. Labour wrote to him, saying he's 'running from scrutiny' over the money, which he got before becoming an MP in 2024. He first said it was for security, then changed his story to a Brexit campaign reward.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 June 2026 at 5:05

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