Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
The UK Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK regarding potential violations of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. The probe follows allegations of improper foreign funding raised by a Channel 4 News investigation.
Why it matters
This investigation poses a significant legal and reputational challenge to a prominent UK political party.
Published 9 September 2026, 14:45 BST Updated 5 minutes ago The Metropolitan Police is carrying out a criminal investigation into allegations Reform UK broke the law in relation to foreign funding, following a broadcast by Channel 4 News last week.
A Met spokesperson said it had received "a number of reports relating to donations and polling involving a political party", following the broadcast of a film by Channel 4 News and Verbatim Investigations.
"All allegations under investigation relate to potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000," the spokesperson said.
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