Oliver Dowden Raises Concerns Over Alleged Russian Boost to Farage's Reform UK

Jun 30, 2024, 08:01 AM

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has expressed serious concerns over alleged Russian interference in the upcoming general election, particularly claims that Moscow is boosting Nigel Farage's Reform UK party. In an interview on LBC, Dowden stated that Farage and his party still have 'questions to answer' regarding their candidates and expressed skepticism about Farage's account of the Channel 4 story. Calls for an investigation into these allegations have been made by the Tories, who describe the situation as 'gravely concerning.' The issue of Russian interference has been a focal point, with questions raised by Trevor Phillips about whether Vladimir Putin is backing Farage. Farage himself has commented on the situation, noting that while former U.S. President Donald Trump does not share the view that the West is largely to blame for Putin's invasion of Ukraine, a former Secretary of State does.