Cambridge University examines conduct of academic suspended by Reform UK
Summary
Cambridge University is investigating James Orr, an associate professor and senior adviser to Reform UK, after undercover journalists filmed him trying to bypass British laws on foreign political donations. Orr and another senior official stepped down from their roles while the party examines the claims.Key Facts
- James Orr teaches religion at Cambridge University and works as a top policy adviser for Reform UK.
- He was recorded by journalists attempting to arrange secret funding for political polling from a foreign company.
- British law forbids political parties from receiving donations from foreign sources.
- Orr and another senior aide voluntarily stepped down during the investigation.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said neither was part of the official fundraising team and distanced himself from the incident.
- Orr denied any wrongdoing and called the investigation politically motivated.
- Cambridge University confirmed it is looking into Orr’s conduct.
- The undercover investigation was conducted by Channel 4 News and Verbatim, a group linked to the Centre for Climate Reporting.
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