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Tories ask HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage owes tax on £5m gift

The Guardian World Wednesday 22 July 2026, 18:27 UTC By Rowena Mason Whitehall editor 1 min read

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Party chair queries status of funds Reform leader received from crypto billionaire Christopher HarborneThe Conservatives have asked HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage should have paid tax on the £5m gift her received from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The party chair, Kevin Hollinrake, wrote to the tax authorities questioning whether it was a payment to compensate him for running to be an MP.

Party chair queries status of funds Reform leader received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne

The Conservatives have asked HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage should have paid tax on the £5m gift her received from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.

The party chair, Kevin Hollinrake, wrote to the tax authorities questioning whether it was a payment to compensate him for running to be an MP.

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