Police investigate donations by Tice company to Reform UK
The Metropolitan Police are investigating donations made to the UK's Reform party, specifically focusing on funds linked to deputy leader Richard Tice's company. The inquiry examines whether these donations violated election laws regarding the disclosure of donor identities.
Why it matters
The investigation raises significant questions about political transparency and the legality of campaign financing in the UK.
Image source, PA News By Jack Fenwick , Political correspondent and Phil Kemp , Political correspondent Published 14 minutes ago 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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