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Nigel Farage Under Investigation for £5m Gift and £1.4m Cash Property Purchase

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Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary investigation over a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, allegedly used for a £1.4m property bought in cash, amid claims of undeclared interests and conflicting reasons for the gift.

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Nigel Farage Under Investigation for £5m Gift and £1.4m Cash Property Purchase

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