Labour asks Met police to launch criminal inquiry into Reform UK donations after undercover report – UK politics live
Summary
Two senior Reform UK party aides, James Orr and Dan Jukes, have stepped down after an undercover investigation suggested they tried to break UK laws on election donations. Labour has asked the police to start a criminal investigation into the party’s donations, and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage, Reform UK's leader, must answer serious questions about the allegations.Key Facts
- James Orr (head of policy) and Dan Jukes (aide to Nigel Farage) have been suspended and will not return.
- The undercover report aired on Channel 4 News showed Reform UK members apparently planning to break rules on foreign donations.
- Reform UK said it is conducting an independent investigation into the matter.
- Labour has formally asked the Metropolitan Police to open a criminal inquiry into Reform UK's donations.
- Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said Nigel Farage holds responsibility for the alleged attempt to evade donation laws.
- Nigel Farage faces criticism for failing to declare a £5 million donation earlier.
- The allegations have damaged Reform UK’s political standing amid a close race with Labour.
- Reform UK initially claimed the undercover investigation was a hoax by foreign-funded activists.
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