Record Donations for Reform UK

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has achieved an impressive £72 million in political donations within just 24 hours, following major contributions from two notable supporters who each pledged £36 million.

On Friday night, cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo revealed his plan to donate £36 million to Reform, significantly surpassing the previous record single donation of £10 million made to the Conservatives by Lord Sainsbury in 2022.

Delo expressed that both the Labour and Conservative parties have had centuries to build up their political framework in the UK, which has made it more challenging for new parties to break through.

“Unlike individuals who feign concern for the health of ‘our democracy’ while maintaining a status quo, I desire a fair competition and an equal opportunity. From my observations regarding Reform’s recent challenges, I believe the party should focus less on fundraising to remain competitive and more on preparing for governance,” he mentioned in a piece for a major publication.

Not wanting to be outdone, Christopher Harborne, another Reform supporter and a successful figure in the cryptocurrency sector, announced on Saturday morning that he would match Delo’s donation with an additional £36 million.

“If Britain can navigate its way to economic growth, it could provide better resources for healthcare, education, and social services, helping our nation regain its footing. My donation to Reform is a philanthropic gesture towards our country,” Harborne remarked. “Led by Nigel Farage, Reform is the only party capable of achieving this.”

Even before these notable donations, Reform UK had already outpaced its rivals this year, raising £14.9 million in the first six months of 2026, compared to £10.2 million for the Conservatives and £7.7 million for the Labour Party in power.

Nonetheless, the Conservatives benefit significantly from government funding through a system known as Short Money, which supports opposition parties in the House of Commons based on their number of MPs.

Reportedly, the Conservatives are expected to receive approximately £5.5 million in Short Money this year, while Reform will receive around £400,000.

Furthermore, established parties have a considerable advantage when it comes to long-term funding. Since Reform’s inception in 2001—and prior to Delo and Harborne’s donations—the party raised £38 million. In contrast, the Conservatives collected £150 million, and Labour reached £128 million during the same timeframe, maintaining their financial edge over Reform since 2021.

In response to the record-breaking contributions, Farage declared, “Thanks to the generosity of Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, Reform will now be poised to contest and prevail in the upcoming general election on a fair basis. Britain is struggling. Only Reform has the capability to address it.”