The Reform Party has accepted a £36 million donation from crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo, the largest single contribution ever recorded for a UK political party.

Record-breaking gift reshapes Reform's finances

The cash arrives as Reform seeks to expand its voter base ahead of the next general election, according to the BBC.

Party officials said the funds will be earmarked for national campaign infrastructure, data analytics and a larger slate of constituency candidates.

Opposition parties call for stricter funding rules

Labour’s finance spokesperson warned that the size of the gift highlights gaps in the current political‑funding regime.

The Conservative Party issued a brief statement urging the Electoral Commission to review the donation’s compliance with existing transparency standards.

Historical context of large political donations

The previous record, recorded by the Electoral Commission, was a £5.5 million contribution to the Conservatives in 2015.

Donations of that magnitude have traditionally come from established financial services firms rather than the nascent crypto sector.

What lies ahead for Reform and UK politics

The Electoral Commission has opened a formal assessment of the gift, a process that could take several weeks.

Analysts at Sky News note that the influx of crypto‑derived money may prompt parliamentary debate on tighter rules for digital‑asset donations.

Reform plans to launch a series of policy‑briefing events on crypto regulation and financial innovation ahead of the local elections in May.