Nigel Farage breaks silence as party figures exit over 'foreign donations' claim
Reform UK's conference got off to an explosive start after the party announced that two high-profile figures, including Nigel Farage's trusted aide, have been suspended in the wake of last night's foreign donations claims.
TL;DR
- Two high-profile Reform UK figures, including Nigel Farage's communications director Dan Jukes and senior adviser James Orr, have been suspended.
- The suspensions follow allegations that they plotted for a foreign donor to fund undeclared polling costing £32,500.
- Nigel Farage denies any wrongdoing, stating Reform UK has broken no laws and has not received "dodgy money."
- Rival parties, including the Liberal Democrats and Labour, have reported Reform UK to the police over the claims.
- Reform UK insists it has a "robust vetting process" for donors and denies any illegal activity, suggesting entrapment.
- The allegations come as Reform UK holds its annual conference, with Farage expected to address the party faithful.