Two top Reform officials suspended as Nigel Farage launches major probe
Two top officials have been suspended from Reform UK following an undercover sting which alleged they breached political donation rules. James Orr and Dan Jukes left their roles in Nigel Farage's party pending the outcome of a probe into a broadcast by Channel 4 News.
TL;DR
- Two Reform UK officials, James Orr and Dan Jukes, suspended pending an investigation.
- Allegations concern breaches of political donation rules from an undercover sting by Channel 4 News.
- The party is conducting its own independent investigation into the matter.
- Rival parties have reported Reform UK to the police over the alleged donation breaches.
- The investigation involves potential funding from a US firm for three polls, costing £32,500, which is against rules for foreign funding.
- Nigel Farage is set to outline his vision for the first 100 days in office at the party's conference.
- Farage is also under investigation by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner for failing to declare a £5 million gift.