Nigel Farage's Russian hack claim ‘without any merit', former NCSC chief says
Ciaran Martin says Reform UK leader's allegation over Guardian report on £5m gift 'entirely unsubstantiated'
www.theguardian.comFarage's Russian without merit, Ciaran Martin states security experts urge concrete evidence before claims are drawn. Guardian report noted the claim centered on a donation from crypto-entrepreneur Harborne and referenced forensic discussions, but no public verification has been provided to substantiate state-backed hacking claims. Independent outlets highlight pressure on Farage to provide proof beyond initial statements. the party claimed Moscow was behind knowledge of a £5 million gift to the party leader in 2024. Reform UK referenced a £5 million gift from a Thailand-based crypto-entrepreneur, but no concrete validation has emerged. Security experts dismiss the Russian hack narrative until substantiated.