Labour calls on Jenrick to give £37,500 campaign donation to charity amid electoral law investigation
Summary
Labour has asked MP Robert Jenrick to donate £37,500 from his 2024 Conservative leadership campaign to charity. The money may have come from a foreign source linked to a US businessman, Gary Klopfenstein, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud. The police are currently reviewing the case after the Electoral Commission referred it to them.Key Facts
- Robert Jenrick received £100,000 from Spott Fitness for his 2024 Conservative leadership campaign.
- £37,500 of this donation may have come from a US businessman, Gary Klopfenstein, convicted of wire fraud.
- Foreign donations are not allowed in UK elections, which raises legal questions about the donation’s validity.
- The Electoral Commission investigated and referred evidence to the police, who are now reviewing the case.
- Jenrick said he did not know about Klopfenstein’s involvement and claims he followed all election laws.
- Labour wants Jenrick to explain what checks he did before accepting the money and to give the £37,500 to charity.
- Phillip Ullmann, a UK businessman, said Klopfenstein transferred the money through a company called Innovyz USA.
- The police have not confirmed if they will open a formal investigation or take further action.
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