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Reform UK's Tice Defends Controversial £1,400 Riviera Stay

10/11/2025

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Richard Tice, Reform UK's deputy leader, accepted a £1,400 stay at Lubov Chernukhin's French Riviera home to discuss UK gas power amid concerns over electricity shortages.
Labour criticized Tice for engaging with foreign interests.
Tice defended the meeting, emphasizing need for investment in UK energy system.
He noted the Chernukhin family are British citizens and could contribute to local growth.
Chernukhin's spokesperson said she promotes investment without influencing policy.

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Richard Tice, Reform UK's deputy leader, accepted a £1,400 stay at Lubov Chernukhin's French Riviera home to discuss UK gas power amid concerns over electricity shortages.
Labour criticized Tice for engaging with foreign interests.
Tice defended the meeting, emphasizing need for investment in UK energy system.
He noted the Chernukhin family are British citizens and could contribute to local growth.
Chernukhin's spokesperson said she promotes investment without influencing policy.