Reform's Russian bribe case triggers probe into foreign political interference

Nathan Gill, Reform's ex-leader in Wales, was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison after he admitted taking bribes for pro-Russia interviews and speeches

Keir Starmer has ordered a probe into foreign interference in British politics after a former top Reform politician was jailed for taking bribes from Russia.

Nathan Gill, the party's ex-leader in Wales, was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison after he admitted taking bribes for pro-Russia interviews and speeches. Communities Secretary Steve Reed said it was a "stain on our democracy" as he set out the plans in Parliament.

* This is a breaking news story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.

We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story.

Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day’s biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters.

Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.

You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news here @MirrorBreaking_ and follow us https://twitter.com/MirrorPolitics for all the latest updates.

Keep up-to-date with your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MirrorPolitics/. See all our social accounts you can follow here: mirror.co.uk/social