British police open criminal investigation into Reform UK foreign donation allegations
Metropolitan Police launched a probe after an undercover program showed how 500,000 pounds might have been funneled through a U.K.-based son. Reform UK denies wrongdoing and suspended two senior officials.
British police initiated a criminal investigation into whether the Reform UK party violated laws banning foreign donations to political parties. The Metropolitan Police stated they received multiple reports following a Channel 4 broadcast featuring an undercover segment. The program depicted discussions between men posing as an American financier and his U.K.-based son about channeling 500,000 pounds to the party through the son's account. Investigators noted potential offenses requiring attention based on this information. Reform UK denies any breach of electoral law. The party suspended adviser Dan Jukes and policy chief James Orr after the documentary aired. Nigel Farage rejected claims that electoral laws were broken. U.K. regulations restrict donations to British voters or U.K.-registered businesses only. Reform UK promised full cooperation with the investigation.
