George and Fiona Cottrell understood to have been interviewed under caution by Met police
Summary
George Cottrell, an aide to Nigel Farage, and his mother Fiona Cottrell were interviewed by the Metropolitan police as part of an investigation into donations made to Reform UK before the July 2024 general election. The police are examining if any laws about political donations were broken, including possible attempts to hide the true source of money given to the party.Key Facts
- George and Fiona Cottrell were questioned under criminal caution by Scotland Yard detectives.
- The investigation focuses on donations to Reform UK before the UK general election in July 2024.
- The police inquiry started after the Electoral Commission referred possible illegal donations for investigation.
- Laws being examined include whether donations were disguised or falsely reported, which is illegal under UK election law.
- Fiona Cottrell donated £1 million in June 2024 to a Reform UK fundraising group, half of which was quickly given to the party.
- The investigation is broader than just Fiona’s donations and involves requests for bank and financial documents.
- Reform UK’s deputy leader said Fiona Cottrell is a valid donor and denied wrongdoing, calling the allegations politically motivated.
- The inquiry follows reports of financial transactions flagged for possible money laundering linked to Reform UK senior figures.
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