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Labour has formally escalated claims that Nigel Farage’s phone and bank accounts may have been hacked by Russian spies, triggering a police and cyber-security probe. The controversy stems from a $5 million crypto gift Farage received from businessman Christopher Harborne — a gift Farage claims was private and not political — but which may have triggered foreign interference suspicions. Reform UK reported the alleged breach to authorities, though it’s unclear if the Met or NCSC were included. Labour’s chair has now demanded official investigation, emphasizing that any evidence of foreign interference must be handed over to the proper agencies. The NCSC confirms it’s ready to assist. Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is already reviewing whether Farage broke rules by not declaring the gift — a move that could have political ramifications. The timing, just before Farage’s election bid, adds urgency to the unfolding drama.

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