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flag Over £170M from four donors funded a UK right-wing media network from 2020–2026, boosting populist figures and threatening democratic accountability.

flag A UK investigation reveals over £170 million in funding flowed to a right-wing media-political network from 2020 to early 2026, primarily from four major donors. flag The funds, largely channeled through media outlets like GB News, the Critic, and UnHerd, amplified populist figures and anti-woke narratives, bypassing political parties. flag The network, described as a "media-political complex," boosted visibility for Reform Party leaders and created a feedback loop of clicks, revenue, and influence. flag Labour MP Liam Byrne called for reforms, including banning crypto donations and expanding media regulation, citing threats to democratic accountability.

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