George Cottrell

George Cottrell

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George Cottrell, a financier and close associate of Nigel Farage, has a controversial past that includes a conviction for wire fraud. Despite having no formal role in Reform UK, he is considered a significant figure within the party due to his financial contributions and personal relationship with Farage, often accompanying him to key events and functions.

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George Cottrell, known as 'Posh George', is a crypto millionaire supporting Farage.

The UK election that is beyond a joke
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-09
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Cottrell is known for providing financial support to Farage and has been described as a convicted criminal.

Arron Banks ‘hired private detective’ to look into journalist who investigated Reform UK | Arron Banks
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-08
2.0

George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, transferred over $2m to his mother, Fiona, in 2024.

The tangled financial web at the heart of Reform UK | Reform UK
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01
3.0

George Cottrell is a convicted fraudster and the son of Fiona Cottrell, linked to the investigation.

Police investigate payments to Reform UK first revealed by the Guardian | Nigel Farage
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-25
5.0

George Cottrell is an aristocratic crypto investor known for his past conviction of fraud.

Why viral footage highlights danger of heckling UK politician
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-24
3.0

George Cottrell is described as a long-time ally of Nigel Farage and a convicted criminal.

Will the ‘Michael Lowry gambit’ work for Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-21
3.0

Farage is now subject to another inquiry over allegations that he was financially supported by the crypto gambler and convicted fraudster George Cottrell.

Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’ | Nigel Farage
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-18
3.0

George Cottrell is a convicted fraudster who was alleged to have financially backed Nigel Farage.

Farage’s furious clash with Times editor stuns figures close to him | Nigel Farage
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-18
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George Cottrell is a wealthy crypto investor and supporter of Reform UK who was convicted of fraud.

Australian company Oneify named in furore over Reform UK donations
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-10
3.0

George Cottrell is a crypto millionaire and long-time supporter of Reform who assisted Nigel Farage.

Clacton comes down to equally divisive candidates
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-09
5.0

George Cottrell is a convicted fraudster and the son of Fiona Cottrell, whose financial dealings are under scrutiny.

Millions of pounds and many, many questions: the untold story of why Reform figures face NCA scrutiny | Reform UK
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09
3.0

Farage has been urged to examine whether he should have declared benefits provided to him by his long-time aide George Cottrell.

Farage faces Count Binface in Clacton byelection after main parties rule out running candidates – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-08
5.0

George Cottrell is a convicted fraudster and has been involved in questionable financial dealings with Reform UK.

More Reform UK transactions worth millions reported to National Crime Agency | Reform UK
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-08
3.0

George Cottrell, a 32-year-old cryptocurrency millionaire, is reported to have rented a mansion near Buckingham Palace where Farage has stayed.

Farage opgiver sit sæde i parlamentet efter møgsag
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-07-08
5.0

George Cottrell, a longstanding Farage ally, had provided support before the 2024 general election.

Nigel Farage's political rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-08
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The second, reported at the weekend, concerns a number of favours and supports allegedly provided to him by his close friend George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster.

another big gamble – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-08
3.0

George Cottrell is a convicted fraudster and close friend of Nigel Farage, who allegedly provided financial support.

Why Farage is quitting as an MP amid scrutiny over gifts – but will stand again | Nigel Farage
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-08
3.0

George Cottrell, known as 'Posh George', is a convicted fraudster and friend of Farage who has been implicated in the financial scandal.

Nigel Farage throws down gauntlet to his foes in the gamble of his political life – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-07
3.0

Farage revealed another inquiry over allegations that he was financially supported by the crypto gambler and convicted fraudster George Cottrell.

Nigel Farage resigns from parliament but will stand in byelection – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-07
3.0

George Cottrell, a long-time ally of Nigel Farage, allegedly failed to properly disclose support he provided to Farage before his election to the House of Commons.

Britischer Rechtspopulist Nigel Farage legt Mandat nieder
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-07
4.0

George Cottrell, a long-time ally of Nigel Farage, is accused of not properly disclosing support he provided to Farage.

Großbritannien: Reform-UK-Chef Nigel Farage legt Parlamentsmandat nieder - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-07
5.0

He is also facing calls for a separate inquiry by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards into the help he received from George Cottrell, an aristocratic investor known as 'Posh George'.

MP quits in right-wing bombshell – and says he will run again
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-07
5.0

The Sunday Times revealed last weekend that Mr. Farage also received support from George Cottrell, a British businessman and longtime ally who was convicted of fraud in the United States in 2017.

Britain’s Nigel Farage to step down as MP and trigger a by-election
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-07
5.0

Cottrell was jailed for eight months in the US in 2017 after pleading guilty to a charge of wire fraud.

‘Serious consequences’: Farage attacks Sky News after question about George Cottrell | Nigel Farage
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-07
2.0

Farage is facing allegations that he was financially supported by the crypto gambler and convicted fraudster Cottrell.

Nigel Farage quits as MP amid scrutiny over finances | Nigel Farage
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-07
2.0

George Cottrell has a history of being convicted for wire fraud in the U.S. and provided financial support to Farage's social media team.

نائجل فراج پر تحائف اور سہولیات ظاہر نہ کرنے کے الزامات
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-07-06
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