Policy
Met Police investigates Reform UK donation allegations after undercover report
The BBC reports that the Metropolitan Police is investigating potential electoral-law offences following Channel 4's undercover reporting about Reform UK donations. Police are incorporating the allegations into an existing donations inquiry and seeking the broadcast footage. Reform denies wrongdoing and says it will cooperate. The opening of an investigation does not establish that an offence occurred.
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What matters
- The broadcast concerned apparent suggestions for arranging foreign-linked donations and polling support.
- Police say they are working with the Electoral Commission and Crown Prosecution Service.
- Two senior aides left their roles after the broadcast; the article includes their responses rather than treating the allegations as findings.
Context & caveats
- No charge or conviction is established by this report.
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