Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
An internal Reform UK inquiry concluded that the party did not violate electoral law regarding potential foreign donations. The party is still awaiting the results of a separate criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
Why it matters
The outcome of these investigations could have major legal and reputational implications for the political party and its leadership.
Image source, Channel 4 News/ Verbatim Investigations Image caption, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) and Dan Jukes both feature in the undercover filming
An internal investigation by Reform UK has said the party did not breach electoral law when senior officials were recorded by an undercover journalist discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.
Nigel Farage's senior aide Dan Jukes and Reform's head of policy James Orr both stood down pending the outcome of the inquiry.
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