Nigel Farage has found his ‘donor in chief’ to fund his push to be PM - and it is not Elon Musk

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage will today unveil the latest defector from the Tories who he hopes will be able to fund Reform UK’s push to win the general election in 2029. After speculation that X owner Elon Musk was about to give Reform £80 million, Mr Farage has produced a different donor who intends to break fundraising records. London property magnate Nick Candy, who previously bankrolled Tory campaigns including Shaun Bailey’s attempt to become London Mayor, has joined his famous Australian singer/ actress wife Holly Vallance as a member of Reform UK. I will take up the role in the new year.” Welcoming his latest recruit, Mr Farage said: “We are the fastest-growing movement in British politics today, and Nick’s efforts will help Reform UK transform our country.”