Summary
Essex Police are looking into claims that Reform UK spent too much money on Nigel Farage's election campaign in Clacton during the last general election. A former party member claims that the party went over the legal spending limit but did not report some costs. The party denies breaking any laws and says these claims are coming from a former disgruntled member.
Key Facts
- Essex Police are assessing allegations of overspending by Reform UK in Nigel Farage's election campaign.
- The claims were made by a former Reform councillor who was expelled from the party.
- Richard Everett, involved in Farage's campaign, claims the party exceeded the £20,660 spending limit.
- Everett alleges the party didn't report spending on leaflets, banners, utility bills, and office refurbishment.
- He provided documents to the police, leading to an assessment by Essex Police.
- The party denies any wrongdoing, calling the claims "inaccurate" and from a "disgruntled" former member.
- Nigel Farage won the Clacton seat from the Conservatives with a majority of over 8,000.
- Both Labour and Conservative party officials are calling for transparency and a thorough investigation.
