Hindustan Times ·
There is too little money in British politics, not too much
It will help the development of drugs for neurological illnesses
Nobody could mistake Ben Delo or Christopher Harborne for saints. Both made fortunes in cryptocurrencies. In 2022 Mr Delo was convicted in America of failing to implement money-laundering controls—he was later pardoned by President Donald Trump. Both men are keener on Reform uk, a populist right-wing party led by Nigel Farage, than any sensible person should be. Yet, by promising unheard-of quantities of money to Reform, both have done something useful.
Their donations, each of £36m ($48m), have caused a tizzy in Westminster. Other parties are crying corruption and threatening to block the gifts. Parliament had already been considering proposals to cap donations at £100,000 per person per year. Any new rules could be made retroactive, forcing Reform to return most of the dosh.
