Nigel Farage opposes Bank of England's 'Britcoin' plan, threatens prison
Nigel Farage has opposed Bank of England's 'Britcoin' plan during a private meeting with Governor Andrew Bailey, expressing concern it could harm billionaire donor Christopher Harborne. Farage threatened to go to prison to prevent the digital currency's implementation, stating he fears a reliance on digital ID systems. Harborne's donations account for about two-thirds of Reform UK’s funding.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 10:30 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 10:40 UTC
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