Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Former Reform UK Politician Jailed for Pro-Russian Bribes
A former politician from the Reform UK party in Britain was sent to jail for a long time because he took money from people who like Russia.
He used this money to say nice things about Russia in public.
Other politicians were also involved.
The judge said this was very bad and hurt the reputation of the place where these politicians work.
The Reform UK party said they don't like what he did, and another party wants them to check if they have any more friends who like Russia.
Nathan Gill, former Reform UK politician, sentenced to 10.5 years for bribery
Gill admitted taking £40,000 from pro-Russian Ukrainian politicians
He made pro-Russian statements and involved other MEPs in his scheme
Gill's actions compromised the European Parliament's integrity, judge says
Reform UK distances itself from Gill, Labour calls for investigation
- Who
- Nathan Gill, a former Reform UK politician
- What
- was sentenced for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements
- When
- on Friday
- Where
- in London's Old Bailey court
- Why
- for compromising the European Parliament's integrity
Reform UK's stance
Labour Party's stance
Gill's actions
Reform UK's stance
Reform UK called Gill's actions 'reprehensible, treasonous and unforgivable' and distanced itself from him.
Labour Party's stance
Labour called for an investigation into Reform UK to ensure it has no pro-Russian links.
- Age
- 52
- Amount taken
- £40,000
- Sentence length
- 10.5 years
- Previous party
- UK Independence Party (UKIP)
- Current party
- Reform UK
