Investigations launched into polling firm at centre of Reform UK allegations
Industry bodies have launched investigations into the polling firm JL Partners following allegations that they failed to disclose Reform UK as the client for several polls. The investigation stems from undercover footage suggesting the party attempted to bypass electoral transparency laws.
Why it matters
Transparency in political polling is essential for maintaining the integrity of democratic processes and public trust in electoral data.
Nigel Farage, the Reform leader, and his adviser Dan Jukes arrive at the Clacton byelection in August. Jukes and James Orr, the party’s head of policy, were recorded apparently plotting to bypass electoral laws. Nigel Farage, the Reform leader, and his adviser Dan Jukes arrive at the Clacton byelection in August. Jukes and James Orr, the party’s head of policy, were recorded apparently plotting to bypass electoral laws. Reform UK Investigations launched into polling firm at centre of Reform UK allegations British Polling Council and Market Research Society announce inquiries into JL Partners, which has been accused of breaking transparency rules
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A polling firm at the centre of allegations that Reform UK breached electoral law is being investigated by two industry bodies.
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