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 unsubstantiated, Ciaran Martin remarks security experts urge concrete evidence before conclusions are drawn. Guardian report noted the allegation centered on a donation from crypto-entrepreneur Harborne and discussed possible spear-phishing, but no public evidence has been provided to substantiate state-backed hacking claims. 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 concrete validation has emerged. Security experts dismiss the Russian hack narrative until substantiated.