Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign
Summary
Police are examining evidence about nearly £40,000 donated to Robert Jenrick’s campaign to lead the Conservative Party in 2024. The donations may have come from a US businessman, which could break UK election rules banning foreign donations.Key Facts
- Police received a referral from the Electoral Commission on January 6, 2026, about donations linked to a political leadership campaign.
- About £37,500 of the £100,000 donated by a UK company called The Spott Fitness is alleged to have come from a US businessman, Gary Klopfenstein, through his US company Innovyz USA.
- UK election law forbids foreign individuals or companies from donating to UK politicians or parties.
- The Electoral Commission has paused its investigation while police review the evidence.
- Robert Jenrick, now a Reform UK politician, says he and his campaign followed all laws and that he did not know about any foreign connection to the donations.
- Jenrick said he has never met or contacted Gary Klopfenstein and only learned of the allegations through the Electoral Commission inquiry.
- Phillip Ullman, who was originally thought to be the donor behind The Spott Fitness, claims he was transparent and provided information to the Electoral Commission.
- The Conservative Party referred Jenrick to the parliamentary commissioner for standards amid the donation questions.
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