Summary
A property company linked to Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, did not pay £91,000 in required tax before distributing dividends. Tice and his party say this was a "minor administrative error" and that the correct tax was eventually paid through other means. Labour has called for an investigation, questioning Tice's integrity.
Key Facts
- Richard Tice is the deputy leader of Reform UK and involved with a property company.
- The company reportedly failed to pay £91,000 in tax before distributing dividends.
- Tice and Reform UK claim the issue was a minor error and the correct tax was paid overall.
- Labour has described the situation as a "major scandal" and wants an investigation.
- The company, Quidnet REIT Limited, invests in property.
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) does not comment on individual cases.
- Labour previously claimed Tice's company avoided nearly £600,000 in tax.
- Tice argued there is no obligation to pay more tax than legally required.
