Reform councillors told to describe donations inquiry as establishment stitch-up
Summary
Reform UK has told its councillors to call a police investigation into donations an “establishment stitch-up.” The police are looking into £500,000 in donations linked to George Cottrell’s mother, while support for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has dropped significantly in recent polls.Key Facts
- Reform UK advised councillors to describe a police probe into party donations as a conspiracy by the “establishment.”
- The investigation focuses on £500,000 donated by Fiona Cottrell, mother of George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster and crypto gambler.
- Another inquiry involves a £5 million gift to Nigel Farage from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
- The Conservative party requested a tax investigation regarding Farage’s £5 million gift.
- Nigel Farage’s positive approval rating has fallen to 22%, with 68% viewing him negatively.
- Labour and Conservative parties are polling close behind Reform UK in recent surveys, with Labour gaining momentum.
- Labour’s higher popularity comes partly from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s policies and leadership.
- Reform UK previously led polls with 28% support but now faces stronger challenges from Labour and the Conservatives.
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