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 claim without merit, Ciaran Martin remarks security experts call for verifiable proof before claims are drawn. Guardian report noted the claim centered on a donation from Christopher Harborne and discussed possible spear-phishing, but no public verification has been provided to substantiate the state-backed hacking narrative. Independent outlets 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 dismiss the Russian hack narrative until substantiated.