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Elon-Backed Britain Token Refunds £26k, MP Demands Probe

5/2/2026

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Restore Britain, endorsed by Elon Musk, refunded the £26,000 it received from Britain Token after the Electoral Commission began reviewing the donations.
Labour MP Phil Brickell urged the Electoral Commission to investigate the Britain Token donations, saying the token lacks legal status.
Britain Token’s value collapsed, prompting a new version to launch on a different platform with no clarity on proceeds use.

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Restore Britain, endorsed by Elon Musk, refunded the £26,000 it received from Britain Token after the Electoral Commission began reviewing the donations.
Labour MP Phil Brickell urged the Electoral Commission to investigate the Britain Token donations, saying the token lacks legal status.
Britain Token’s value collapsed, prompting a new version to launch on a different platform with no clarity on proceeds use.