Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales pleads guilty to Russian bribery charges
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Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales pleads guilty to Russian bribery charges
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"Reform UK's former leader in Wales has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight bribery charges while an elected member of the European Parliament. The charges stated that Nathan Gill, as an elected member of the European Parliament for the constituency of Wales in the UK, agreed to receive financial advantage, namely money, which constituted the improper performance as the holder of an elected office."
"At his last court appearance, it was alleged that the 52-year-old made statements in the European Parliament and in opinion pieces to news outlets, such as 112 Ukraine, which were supportive of a particular narrative which would benefit Russia regarding events in Ukraine. The Anglesey man was said to have been tasked by Oleg Voloshyn on at least eight occasions to make specific statements in return for money. At the earlier hearing, the court heard the bribery offences took place between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, funded by donations to keep journalism free of paywalls. The outlet highlights investigative work, documentaries such as 'The A Word', and efforts to present facts rather than messaging. Reform UK's former leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight bribery charges alleging he agreed to receive money that constituted improper performance of his elected office. Allegations include making statements in the European Parliament and opinion pieces supportive of a narrative benefiting Russia, with offences dated between December 2018 and July 2019.
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