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The Wrap With Gillian Joseph
Saturday 12 September 2026 · 22:00 BST · 30m · 3 stories · 5 annotated moments · 28 of 30 min on news stories (92%)
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Reform UK received record-breaking donations totaling £72 million within 48 hours, after crypto billionaire Ben Delo pledged £36 million and Christopher Harborne matched it. This combined sum exceeds all UK political parties' donations last year and has prompted renewed calls for a review of political funding. A separate £5 million gift from Harborne to Nigel Farage is under investigation by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner, though Farage denies wrongdoing.
Donald Trump, during his two-day Irish visit, said he would love to see a unified Ireland and that it would happen eventually, sparking diplomatic controversy. His comments were made after meeting Irish leaders and were welcomed by Sinn Fein but criticized by unionists and UK officials. He also suggested the war in Iran would end after the US midterms.
Rising petrol prices were attributed to expanding Middle East conflicts, including tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels in Yemen, who captured Mayan Island and targeted shipping routes. Petrol prices rose 5p in a week and are 30% up since the Iran war began in February, with natural gas and heating oil costs also spiking.
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Contested quote Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
but considering how little the Conservatives and Labour were able to generate in revenue in the previous year compared to this donation, it's not levelling the playing field, it's really lifting it. OK, well, we'll get more from both of you in just a moment. But first, here's our People and Politics correspondent, Nick Martin.
Sky News, The Wrap With Gillian Joseph, 12 September 2026, 2:53-2:55
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Charged quote Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
over whether it should have been declared. Mr Farage denies wrongdoing and no findings have been made, but there are now growing calls for stricter rules on donations. Well, this is an existential moment for our democracy. What we want is a democracy that works for people, British citizens, and not for whoever has the biggest cheque book.
Sky News, The Wrap With Gillian Joseph, 12 September 2026, 5:34-5:37
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- 19:55 Story begins Fuel prices rise amid Houthi shipping attacks
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Claim Fuel prices rise amid Houthi shipping attacks
The average price of unleaded petrol rose by five pence per litre in a week.
Sky News, The Wrap With Gillian Joseph, 12 September 2026, 20:49-20:54
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Claim Fuel prices rise amid Houthi shipping attacks
Houthi rebels have captured Mayan Island and are targeting shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Sky News, The Wrap With Gillian Joseph, 12 September 2026, 21:31-21:37
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Claim Fuel prices rise amid Houthi shipping attacks
US President Donald Trump declined a Saudi request for military strikes on the Houthis.
Sky News, The Wrap With Gillian Joseph, 12 September 2026, 23:27-23:36
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