# Why a record £72m donation is a ‘game-changer’ for Reform

https://mins.news/en/video/56090

- BBC News, 2026-09-12 17:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdbJ_oMM93I

> Reform UK has received a record £72m from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who each contributed £36m. The discussion examines their reasons for giving, including Delo’s call for a “fair fight” and Harborne’s competitive motivation, and considers how the money could affect UK politics.

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