The sentencing in November 2025 of Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK Wales, to more than 10 years in prison after he was found guilty of accepting bribes from a pro-Russian Ukrainian politician to peddle Kremlin narratives.

On 21 November 2025 Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform UK in Wales and a former MEP, was sentenced at the Old Bailey to 10 years and 6 months in prison after pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery for taking payments from a pro-Russian Ukrainian politician to make pro-Russian statements. 'More than 10 years' is accurate.

▸ Crown Prosecution Service — Former UKIP MEP jailed for taking bribes

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 10:08 · Broadcast: E-petition debate relating to pro-Israel influence on UK politics & democracy - Monday 22 June 2026.

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