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UK Political Donations Shift: Badenoch Raises £3.3M, Reform UK Gears Up

2/25/2026

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In early 2026, the UK political donation landscape is shifting.
Kemi Badenoch's supporters highlighted fundraising success, noting £3.3 million raised in early 2025.
Reform UK raised £280,000 in late 2024, indicating a weak fundraising period.
Nigel Farage now expects Reform UK to have a strong fundraising quarter, aided by new donors and a revamped team.

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Story summary

In early 2026, the UK political donation landscape is shifting.
Kemi Badenoch's supporters highlighted fundraising success, noting £3.3 million raised in early 2025.
Reform UK raised £280,000 in late 2024, indicating a weak fundraising period.
Nigel Farage now expects Reform UK to have a strong fundraising quarter, aided by new donors and a revamped team.