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Bribes, Lies and the British Politician

Nathan Gill, a politician close to Nigel Farage, takes bribes in support of Russia. His texts reveal pro-Russian interference reaching right to the heart of Europe's democracy.

It's 2021 and counter terror police have stopped former Reform UK politician Nathan Gill at Manchester Airport, on his way to Russia. Text messages discovered on his phone reveal a web of lies, propaganda and pro-Russian interference with alleged links to Russian spies - and even to Putin himself. Why did a politician who claimed to love his country accept bribes to make statements in support of Russia? Wyre Davies investigates.

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Sun 7 Dec 202508:30
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