Reform Donor Expands Fossil Fuel Portfolio to £300 Million

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By Adam BarnettApr 28, 2026, 11:49 am
A major right-wing political funder has dramatically increased his fossil fuel investments this year, DeSmog can reveal. Jeremy Hosking, who owns the hedge fund Hosking Partners, donated £1.7 million to Reform UK between 2019 and 2024. The party, led by Nigel Farage, campaigns to scrap the UK’s flagship 2050…

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