Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party
Two senior officials from the UK's Reform UK party have resigned following a Channel 4 documentary alleging the party bypassed political donation laws. The investigation claims the party sought funding from an overseas company, prompting an internal probe and police awareness.
Why it matters
The scandal threatens the credibility of a prominent far-right political party on the eve of its annual conference, potentially impacting its electoral standing.
Resignations come after documentary alleges party arranged for overseas company to fund polling.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Reform UK leader Nigel Farage denies wrongdoing over party donations, after two officials resigned amid the party's latest funding scandal [File: Toby Shepheard/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies Published On 4 Sep 2026 4 Sep 2026 Two officials from Britain’s Reform UK have stepped down amid the latest in a series of funding scandals for the far-right political party.
Party officials James Orr and Dan Jukes announced on Friday that they would step down, following the broadcast of an investigative television documentary. The party, which has seen support slide amid numerous reports regarding infringement of party donation rules, said it would launch a probe into the latest allegations.
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