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Richard Tice threatens legal action over Guardian donations

8/12/2026

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Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, threatened legal action against the Guardian and sued the National Crime Agency.
The Guardian disclosed a £1 million donation to Reform UK via Richard Tice’s vehicle and a £5 million gift to Nigel Farage before his 2024 election bid.
Bridget Phillipson, Labour chair, said the threat seeks to silence the free press while Guardian News & Media pledged to keep investigating.

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Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, threatened legal action against the Guardian and sued the National Crime Agency.
The Guardian disclosed a £1 million donation to Reform UK via Richard Tice’s vehicle and a £5 million gift to Nigel Farage before his 2024 election bid.
Bridget Phillipson, Labour chair, said the threat seeks to silence the free press while Guardian News & Media pledged to keep investigating.