New analysis reveals that Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, received nearly £15 million from individuals or companies linked to offshore tax havens in 2025. This accounts for almost 80% of the £18.6 million donated to the party last year.
The largest donor was Thailand-based crypto investor Christopher Harborne, who gave £12 million, including a record £9 million single donation. Harborne had previously given Farage a separate £5 million 'gift' before the last general election, which Farage described as a 'reward for campaigning for Brexit'.
Other major donors include party treasurer Nick Candy, who donated £990,000 through companies based in Luxembourg and Guernsey, and deputy leader Richard Tice, who gave £613,000 via his company Tisun Investments, having previously established an offshore family trust in Jersey. Businessman Bassim Haidar, who relocated to Dubai after Labour's changes to non-dom tax rules, donated £355,000.
Together, these four men—two now living abroad and all former Conservative donors—gave Reform almost £14 million last year. Another 14 donors with offshore connections contributed between £25,000 and £200,000, including JC Bamford Excavators Ltd, linked to the Bamford family, and Lady Rothermere.
Labour Party Chair Anna Turley said: 'Nigel Farage's party are propped up by rich foreign friends and tax haven dwelling billionaires. They are not on your side.' Dale Vince, whose Babelfish conducted the analysis, called for a complete ban on political donations, stating: 'No donations means no loopholes. And no influence.'
