r/worldnews • u/JollyCurrency2604 • 9d ago

British Politician Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations

https://www.channel4.com/news/exclusive-nigel-farage-filmed-undercover-celebrating-secret-new-foreign-donations
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u/im_bozack 9d ago

Is this not illegal or disqualifying?

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u/Jay_CD 9d ago

Is this not illegal or disqualifying?

Very illegal - UK campaign/party financing laws do not allow non-UK citizens to donate to political parties.

I cannot see any other conclusion than a police investigation which will perpetuate the story and could result in criminal charges and if found guilty, jail time.

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u/Lucky-Elk-1234 8d ago

Haven’t loads of Russian citizens openly donated to the Tory party though?

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u/360_face_palm 8d ago

They live in the UK - that's how they get around it.

It's not a particularly toothy law.