Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party
Summary
Two officials from Britain’s far-right party Reform UK resigned after a TV investigation suggested the party used illegal overseas donations for polling. Party leader Nigel Farage denied breaking any laws but said the party would investigate the claims. Police and political parties are looking into the allegations amid ongoing scrutiny of large donations to Reform UK.Key Facts
- Reform UK officials James Orr and Dan Jukes stepped down following a Channel 4 News undercover investigation.
- The investigation alleged the party broke rules by using an overseas company to pay for polling.
- Dan Jukes was recorded advising on how to hide foreign donations, while Nigel Farage claimed the party acted legally.
- Police are aware of the reported possible breach of political donation laws.
- Labour and Liberal Democrats have reported Reform UK to police after the allegations.
- Farage has faced previous controversy over large donations from billionaire Christopher Harborne, including £5 million given personally.
- Harborne’s cryptocurrency, Tether, is linked to criminal activities, increasing concerns about the donations.
- Farage resigned his parliamentary seat to force a by-election, which he won easily due to a boycott by other major parties.
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