Police probe donations to Britain’s far-right Reform party
Summary
British police are investigating large donations to the far-right Reform UK party, focusing on whether the money came from illegal sources. Party leader Nigel Farage resigned his parliamentary seat and will run again in a by-election amid financial controversy.Key Facts
- Police are looking into at least £500,000 ($670,000) donated to Reform UK before the 2024 general election.
- Two donations of £250,000 each came from Fiona Cottrell, mother of George Cottrell, who supports Farage politically.
- Authorities are checking if the donations came from banned foreign or corporate sources.
- Two people have been questioned by police, but no one has been arrested.
- Banks reported a separate £1 million ($1.3 million) transfer related to Reform UK over money laundering concerns.
- Nigel Farage resigned his parliamentary seat and will seek re-election in a by-election on August 13.
- Farage is under investigation for receiving £5 million ($6.7 million) from a cryptocurrency billionaire before the election.
- Main political parties will boycott the by-election, leaving only a parody candidate opposing Farage.
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