On November 21, 2025, UK Counter Terrorism Policing reported:
“An investigation by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command has led to a former Member of European Parliament for the UK being jailed, after he accepted bribes from a pro-Russian Ukrainian politician in exchange for making statements that supported pro-Russian narratives.
Nathan Gill, 52 (06.07.1973), of Anglesey, North Wales pleaded guilty on 26 September at the Old Bailey to eight counts of bribery, under the Bribery Act, 2010. Gill was sentenced today, 21 November to a total of 10 years and six months’ imprisonment.
Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, which led the investigation, said: “This sentencing should send a clear message that any efforts by foreign powers to bribe people in the UK in elected and influential positions will not be tolerated. It also shows that there are grave and severe consequences for anyone here who engages with that sort of activity.
“Instead of looking after the interests of his constituents and the interests of the UK, Gill was more concerned about making money for himself by peddling views and opinions that were in support of the Russian state’s activities in Ukraine – which, as demonstrated by the ongoing war in Ukraine, we have seen to be quite appalling.”
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Nov. 21, 2025, "UK politician sentenced to over 10 years for accepting bribes to make pro-Russia statements"