Police investigate donations by Richard Tice company to Reform UK
The Metropolitan Police are investigating donations made to the Reform UK party by a company owned by deputy leader Richard Tice. The investigation focuses on whether funds from a donor were improperly funneled through Tice's company to disguise their origin.
Why it matters
This investigation raises significant questions about political campaign finance transparency and the integrity of party funding in the UK.
Image source, PA News By Jack Fenwick , Political correspondent and Phil Kemp , Political correspondent Published 25 July 2026 Police are investigating payments to Reform UK by a company controlled by the party's deputy leader, Richard Tice, BBC News has learned.
Britain Means Business gave the party two donations of £250,000 in the run-up to the 2024 general election, when Tice was party chairman.
Tice has said the money was given to his firm by Fiona Cottrell, a significant donor to Reform UK and mother of a convicted fraudster with close links to Nigel Farage.
Tice said: "This is the first I have heard of it - if true why are the Met Police briefing the BBC before contacting interested parties? Is the Met leadership now engaged in the widespread politically motivated smear campaign against Reform and its leaders?"
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