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UK Politics Increasingly Funded by Billionaires as Mega-Donations Surge
Research reveals £179m in donations from wealthy individuals to British political parties since 2019.
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Trump-Aligned Groups Begin Spending $403 Million War Chest Ahead of Midterms
CNBC reports that pro-Trump political organizations are ramping up advertising spending as Democratic Senate candidates maintain a financial edge heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
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Gordon Brown warns big-money donations 'poison' British politics
The former prime minister calls for campaign finance reform, citing Reform party's multi-million-pound donations as a 'wake-up call.'
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UK police open criminal probe into £72 million Reform UK donation
British authorities are investigating whether a major donation to Nigel Farage's party violated foreign political donation rules.
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Reform UK's £72m in Billionaire Donations Seen as Both Boost and Risk
Analysis suggests the party's record windfall from two billionaire backers could strengthen its campaign machine while exposing it to accusations of being bankrolled by the ultra-wealthy.
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Minister Says Burnham Will Tackle 'Mega-Donors' in UK Politics
A government minister has said Andy Burnham intends to address the influence of large political donors, as some MPs call for a cap on UK-based contributions.
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