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Billionaire Donor Backs Farage's Reform UK for SMEs

11/11/2025

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Lord Bamford, a billionaire Conservative donor, donated £200,000 to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, matching a previous donation to the Conservative Party.
Bamford stated that JCB, his family-owned company, supports parties that advocate for small businesses.
Farage aims to attract small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders by launching a "small business for Reform" lobby group.
He criticized the Conservative Party for neglecting small business owners after Brexit.
Kevin Byrne, founder of Checkatrade, endorsed Reform, highlighting its commitment to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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Lord Bamford, a billionaire Conservative donor, donated £200,000 to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, matching a previous donation to the Conservative Party.
Bamford stated that JCB, his family-owned company, supports parties that advocate for small businesses.
Farage aims to attract small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders by launching a "small business for Reform" lobby group.
He criticized the Conservative Party for neglecting small business owners after Brexit.
Kevin Byrne, founder of Checkatrade, endorsed Reform, highlighting its commitment to entrepreneurs and small businesses.