Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law
A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter.
Dan Jukes, a senior aide for UK political party Reform UK, was captured on undercover video suggesting a method to circumvent electoral donation laws. The video, broadcast by Channel 4, shows Jukes in conversation with what appears to be the British son of a wealthy American businessman. Under electoral law, a donor must be a UK registered voter or a UK-based company.
The undercover son would be a permissible donor, while his father would not. Jukes allegedly mentioned that the donation could come from the American father, with the son serving as the registered donor. Reform UK has launched internal investigations into Jukes and their Head of Policy, James Orr, over these alleged activities. The party denies any wrongdoing, stating they were the target of a hoax perpetuated by foreign-funded climate change activists.
Reform UK claims to have robust vetting processes for prospective donors, approved by the Electoral Commission. However, Channel 4 alleges that Reform UK commissioned three undisclosed polls costing £32,500, which they did not disclose to the public. The Metropolitan Police is aware of the allegations but has not initiated an investigation.
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