Nigel Farage's party in talks to get a seven figure donation from American donor (and it's not Elon Musk)
NIGEL Farage's party is in talks to get a seven figure donation from an American donor - and it is not Elon Musk.
Reform Party top brass are in advanced talks to bank at cheque - which insiders say would be a 'gamechanger' to British politics.
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Billionaire Tesla tycoon Musk had previously dangled the prospect of giving Nigel a massive donation - but never did after the two men fell out.
A source close to Reform said: 'The talks are at an advanced stage - if they get the cash it could be a real gamechanger and put even more rocket boosters under their campaign.'
Another source close to the party said: 'There is someone sniffing around.'
But the identity of the possible donor is being kept shrouded in secrecy by Reform Party bosses.
A spokesman for the party refused to comment on talks, but said they have not had a seven figure donation from an American donor 'so far'.
Earlier in the week, the PM told Labour MPs they have a 'moral responsibility' to keep Mr Farage out of No10.
It comes as Tory big beast Robert Jenrick was spotted having a cosy lunch with ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe at a swanky private members club in Mayfair.
Mr Lowe had a bitter falling out with Reform leader Mr Farage earlier this year and left the party after being suspended.
A witness said: 'It looked like Rupert was spilling secrets from his time in Reform.'
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