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Farage's Anti-Crypto Lobbying, £20 M Gifts Prompt Probe

7/3/2026

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Politician Nigel Farage met Governor Andrew Bailey in September 2025 to lobby against a digital currency, prompting a referral to standards commissioner.
Labour MPs warned donor Christopher Harborne may have influenced currency policy.
Phil Brickell, anti-corruption group chair, asked standards commissioner to investigate whether Farage’s lobbying breached parliamentary rules.
MP Joe Powell wrote to Governor Bailey noting Farage received a £5 million gift and £15 million in donations from Harborne, urging transparency.

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Politician Nigel Farage met Governor Andrew Bailey in September 2025 to lobby against a digital currency, prompting a referral to standards commissioner.
Labour MPs warned donor Christopher Harborne may have influenced currency policy.
Phil Brickell, anti-corruption group chair, asked standards commissioner to investigate whether Farage’s lobbying breached parliamentary rules.
MP Joe Powell wrote to Governor Bailey noting Farage received a £5 million gift and £15 million in donations from Harborne, urging transparency.