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Many billionaires support Reform UK, says treasurer
The Independent|December 23, 2024
Reform UK’s treasurer Nick Candy has claimed the party has a number of billionaires” ready to donate to Nigel Farage’s party in addition to tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.
- DAVID HUGHES
Many billionaires support Reform UK, says treasurer

Mr Candy said the party would cause “political disruption like we have never seen before”, with the money set to be spent on grassroots campaigning, data and polling.

Earlier this month the Reform leader and treasurer met Mr Musk at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, fuelling speculation about a substantial donation.

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