Farage Donor Channeled $2 Million Through Mother Before Reform UK Donations

The Financial Times reported that convicted fraudster George Cottrell transferred over $2 million to his mother Fiona in 2024 before she made large donations to Reform UK. Electoral Commission rules require parties to identify the true source of donations above regulated thresholds. The transfer raises questions about whether funds originating with Cottrell were routed through a family member to the party.