Former Reform UK Wales Leader Nathan Gill Faces Bribery Charges Over Alleged Pro-Russia Statements

Nathan Gill, ex-MEP and former Reform UK leader, denies accusations of accepting payments to promote Russian narratives in the European Parliament.

Nathan Gill, 51, has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery and eight counts of bribery during his tenure as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP).
The charges allege Gill accepted cash payments in exchange for making statements favorable to Russia, including in the European Parliament and media outlets such as 112 Ukraine.
Prosecutors claim the payments were arranged by former Ukrainian politician Oleg Voloshyn, who is also facing charges but is currently outside UK jurisdiction.
Gill has denied the allegations and is set to formally enter a plea during a hearing on July 18, with a trial scheduled to begin on June 29, 2026, at the Old Bailey.
The court has imposed bail conditions on Gill, including surrendering his passport, refraining from obtaining travel documents, and avoiding contact with Voloshyn.