The Metropolitan Police are assessing reports concerning electoral funding allegations against Reform UK. The party, which had previously prompted a police review of a Green Party co-leader's social media post, now faces scrutiny after two of its senior aides resigned following an undercover sting. The investigation alleges the party accepted a £32,500 donation from a US company to commission polls, potentially violating electoral law. The party denies wrongdoing, calling it a hoax.
- Two senior Reform UK aides, James Orr and Dan Jukes, resigned after an undercover sting by Verbatim alleged the party accepted a £32,500 donation from a US company to commission polls.
- The Metropolitan Police and Electoral Commission are assessing the reports; the party denies wrongdoing and calls it a hoax.