Ex-Reform Welsh leader admits bribery charges over Russia statements

THE former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to statements in favour of Russia in the European Parliament.

- By EMILY PENNINK and STEVE BAGNALL

Nathan Gill, leaves the Old Bailey, central London, after he pleaded guilty to eight bribery charges. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

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On Friday, Nathan Gill, 52, of Anglesey, admitted eight counts of bribery on dates between December 6, 2018 and July 18, 2019.

The charges stated that as an elected member of the European Parliament for the constituency of Wales in the UK, he "agreed to receive financial advantage, namely money, which constituted "the improper performance" as the holder of an elected office.