Bank of England governor can identify lobbying after Nigel Farage crypto meeting

theguardian.com

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated he can identify and resist lobbying attempts, including one from Nigel Farage regarding cryptocurrency policy. Bailey confirmed no policy changes resulted from Farage's intervention, which occurred after a meeting arranged by Reform UK. Farage had publicly opposed the Bank's plans for a digital currency. The meeting followed Farage's receipt of significant funding from a crypto tycoon, prompting scrutiny over undeclared financial interests and potential undue influence on policy.


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