Farage deploys the rottweiler to distract from awkward 5m gift story | John Crace
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Farage deploys the rottweiler to distract from awkward 5m gift story | John Crace
"Last week was the worst in months for Reform. First the party was pegged back in the opinion polls, then the Guardian revealed Nigel Farage had been given a 5m handout by Christopher Harborne, a Thai-based crypto dealer."
"Nige had had no thought of becoming an MP when he was gifted the money. All he had wanted was a secure retirement, so there was no need to declare the dosh."
"Zia is a strange man. Someone who actively enjoys being disliked. While others in Reform have an urgent desire to be loved, Zia is at his happiest when he has alienated the whole room."
Reform party is struggling after a significant drop in opinion polls and revelations about Nigel Farage's undisclosed £5 million donation from Christopher Harborne. Farage's explanations have been inconsistent, claiming the money was for security and not personal use. His lack of engagement in constituency work has raised questions about his commitment. To shift focus, Farage has turned to Zia Yusuf, who thrives on controversy and alienation, contrasting with other party members who seek approval.
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