Shocking political scandal alert! Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has confessed to taking bribes while serving as a Member of the European Parliament. At a recent Old Bailey hearing, Gill, aged 52, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery. The charges highlight that he accepted financial incentives to make pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament. Between December 2018 and July 2019, Gill reportedly agreed to receive money in exchange for supporting a particular narrative regarding events in Ukraine, both in parliament and through media outlets. The prosecution revealed that Ukrainian Oleg Voloshyn was involved in orchestrating at least eight instances where Gill made statements in return for cash. However, Gill denied a separate conspiracy charge related to accepting cash between January 2018 and February 2020. This high-profile case emerged after Gill’s detention at Manchester Airport in September 2021 under the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act. Once a prominent figure elected as a UKIP representative in 2014, Gill later became an MEP for the Brexit Party and spearheaded the 2021 Welsh Parliament election campaign for Reform UK. However, his association with the party has since ended. This revelation marks a significant turn in the political sphere, shedding light on the underbelly of political dealings and raising questions about integrity and accountability. Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!
