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Tech Billionaire Donates £1 Million to Farage's Reform UK

4/28/2025

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Bassim Haidar, a tech billionaire, has made waves by switching from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, backing Nigel Farage with a staggering £1 million donation. Frustrated by the Conservatives' neglect of business issues, Haidar's move not only signals his faith in Farage's leadership but also aims to rally other affluent supporters for the local election campaign.

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Bassim Haidar, a tech billionaire, has made waves by switching from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, backing Nigel Farage with a staggering £1 million donation. Frustrated by the Conservatives' neglect of business issues, Haidar's move not only signals his faith in Farage's leadership but also aims to rally other affluent supporters for the local election campaign.