Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.
An internal inquiry conducted by Reform UK has concluded that the party did not break any electoral laws during an undercover filming investigation. The inquiry specifically examined the actions of senior officials Nigel Farage's aide Dan Jukes and Reform UK's head of policy James Orr, who were recorded discussing potential methods to secure foreign donations.
Both Jukes and Orr have since resigned pending the results of the inquiry. The Metropolitan Police is independently investigating Reform UK for alleged breaches of foreign funding laws. This follows footage captured by Verbatim Investigations and broadcast by Channel 4 News, which depicted Jukes and Orr suggesting ways to circumvent electoral law to obtain foreign donations, with one suggestion amounting to £500,000.
Reform UK is expected to wait for the conclusion of the police investigation before determining the actions to be taken regarding Jukes and Orr.
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