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PoliticsMay 29

Labour Reports Alleged Russian Phone Hack of Farage to Police

Labour has reported to police claims that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's phone may have been hacked by Russian operatives.

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The Labour Party has reported to police allegations that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's phone may have been compromised by Russian hackers, according to sources from Reform UK.

On Sunday, Reform sources told a newspaper that their party leader's phone may have been subject to hacking attempts. The claims prompted Labour to formally notify law enforcement authorities about the alleged security breach.

The incident comes amid broader concerns about foreign interference in UK politics and cybersecurity threats targeting political figures. No details have been released about the specific nature of the alleged hack or what information may have been compromised.

Neither Reform UK nor Farage's representatives have publicly confirmed the hacking claims or provided additional details about the alleged incident. The police have not yet commented on whether they will launch a formal investigation into the matter.

The allegations surface as political parties across the UK continue to face increasing cybersecurity challenges and concerns about foreign actors attempting to influence domestic political processes.

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