Minister orders probe into foreign financial interference in UK politics - BBC
Google News • 12/16/2025 • Last cited 12/17/2025
Summary
The UK government has ordered an independent inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics, following concerns raised by a bribery case involving a former member of the Reform party, according to BBC. The investigation will also examine the role of cryptocurrency donations in party financing, as reported by Bloomberg.
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29 days
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Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 29 days - proven survivor
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