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Anonymous22 days ago

Reform UK, Britain's fastest-growing political party, is seeking assistance from MI5 and UK security services to screen candidates for espionage and foreign influence risks, following the landmark conviction of former Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill for accepting Russian bribes. The move comes as the UK government launches sweeping reforms to political finance, intelligence briefings for all parties, and a Foreign Influence Registration Scheme — all part of the most significant overhaul of election security in a generation.