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Lib Dem MP calls for investigation into Reform deputy leader’s £80,000 loan

The Guardian UK Wednesday 29 July 2026, 12:18 UTC By Ben Quinn Political correspondent 1 min read
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Richard Tice referred to parliament’s standards watchdog over undeclared sum from Farage aide George CottrellRichard Tice has been referred to parliament’s standards watchdog over an undeclared loan of nearly £80,000 from Nigel Farage’s aide, George Cottrell. The development opens up the prospect of another inquiry into a Reform UK MP by the watchdog, which was investigating Farage after the Guardian’s revelation that he received an undeclared £5m gift from the crypto billionaire Christopher...

Richard Tice referred to parliament’s standards watchdog over undeclared sum from Farage aide George Cottrell

Richard Tice has been referred to parliament’s standards watchdog over an undeclared loan of nearly £80,000 from Nigel Farage’s aide, George Cottrell.

The development opens up the prospect of another inquiry into a Reform UK MP by the watchdog, which was investigating Farage after the Guardian’s revelation that he received an undeclared £5m gift from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.

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Lib Dem MP (PERSON) Richard Tice (PERSON) Farage (ORG) George CottrellRichard Tice (PERSON) Nigel Farage’s (PERSON) George Cottrell (PERSON) Guardian (ORG) Christopher Harborne (PERSON)
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