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Lib Dems Urge Reform UK: Reject Russian Donations Now

11/25/2025

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The Scottish Liberal Democrats urged Reform UK to reject any Russian donations amid interference concerns.
The demand follows a bribery case where Reform's former Wales leader was jailed for payments promoting pro-Russian views.
Lib Dem MSP Jamie Greene criticized Nigel Farage for admiring Putin and linked it to Reform UK's renewables stance.
Reform UK in Scotland did not comment.
Foreign donations are generally banned, but loopholes let foreign-owned companies contribute.

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The Scottish Liberal Democrats urged Reform UK to reject any Russian donations amid interference concerns.
The demand follows a bribery case where Reform's former Wales leader was jailed for payments promoting pro-Russian views.
Lib Dem MSP Jamie Greene criticized Nigel Farage for admiring Putin and linked it to Reform UK's renewables stance.
Reform UK in Scotland did not comment.
Foreign donations are generally banned, but loopholes let foreign-owned companies contribute.