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, former NCSC chief states security experts call for verifiable proof before conclusions are drawn. Guardian piece noted the allegation centered on a donation from crypto-entrepreneur Harborne and referenced forensic discussions, but no public verification has been provided to substantiate the state-backed hacking narrative. Independent media highlight calls for Farage to present verifiable proof. 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 definitive validation has emerged. Experts pour cold borscht on the Russian hack narrative until evidence-based.