Reform UK Receives Largest Ever Donation: Crypto Investor Contributes £9M
The political landscape of the United Kingdom has seen a major development with a staggering £9 million donation to Reform UK from a crypto investor. This massive contribution has now become the largest-ever single donation to a political party, smashing the previous record.
Although reports haven’t specified whether the £9 million donation was made in cryptocurrency or cash, it is likely to have been made in cash, given the UK’s push to ban the use of crypto assets in political donations.
This donation, which comes as the party continues to defy expectations and poll ahead of the main parties, is expected to intensify debate about the role of big money in politics and the growing influence of wealthy donors in shaping the country’s future.
Crypto Investor Christopher Harborne’s Huge Donation to Reform UK Breaks Records
According to a BBC report released on December 4, 2025, Reform UK, the right-wing populist political party, has received a record donation from Christopher Harborne, a crypto billionaire and aviation entrepreneur. The timing of this substantial donation is particularly significant, coming ahead of the local elections next May, despite the general election not being due until 2009.
Significantly, this donation marks the largest single contribution to a British political party from a living individual. With his £9 million donation, the previous record £8 million set by Lord David Sainsbury’s donation to the Liberal Democrats in 2019 has been decisively eclipsed, cementing a new benchmark in British political donations.
It is noteworthy that the crypto investor has previously given large sums to the Conservatives under Boris Johnson’s leadership, as well as Reform’s predecessor, the Brexit Party, in 2019 and 2020.
Financial Fuel for Reform UK’s Ambitions
The right-wing political party has been actively involved in shaping the UK’s political sphere. With its significant surge in donations, the party is poised to advance toward its goals.
According to the Electoral Commission figures, Reform UK has received a staggering £10.2 million in donations between July and September. This impressive sum far outstrips the donations received by other major parties during the same period, with the Conservatives collecting £4.6 million, Labour securing £2.1 million, and the Liberal Democrats receiving £1 million.
Notably, the party’s financial coffers have been significantly bolstered by the record-breaking £9 million donation from the crypto investor Harborne. It has enabled the party to maintain its strong financial position. This influx of funds is likely to further fuel Reform UK’s ambitions, building on its recent success in national opinion polls.
Crypto Crackdown: UK Plans to Ban Political Donations in Digital Assets
The crypto investor’s massive contribution to Reform UK comes amid growing discussions surrounding the government’s possible ban on crypto donations in politics. The UK government is planning to impose a ban on the use of digital assets in political donations due to concerns over the integrity of the electoral system. However, sources familiar with the matter assert that the ban is less likely to be implemented during the upcoming election.
The government has raised concerns about the potential risks associated with cryptocurrency donations, particularly the difficulty in verifying the source of funds. This lack of transparency sparks concerns of growing threats and exploits.
