Two senior Reform UK officials resign as Farage faces fresh foreign donations scandal
Summary
Two senior officials from Britain's Reform UK party resigned after a hidden-camera investigation showed them discussing large foreign donations, including a £500,000 contribution from a US donor, which is illegal under UK law. Party leader Nigel Farage denied wrongdoing and called the investigation entrapment, while rivals reported the party to the police.Key Facts
- Two senior Reform UK officials stepped down after a Channel 4 News undercover investigation.
- The investigation revealed plans to accept over £30,000 from a US company for opinion polls.
- Discussions were recorded about securing a £500,000 donation from a US donor, banned by UK election law.
- Undercover journalists posed as US donors with British ties and recorded meetings for a year.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage thanked the would-be donors on camera but denied illegal activity.
- The party is already under investigation over a £5 million donation from a crypto billionaire in 2024.
- Rival parties, including Labour, reported Reform UK to the police over the alleged foreign donations.
- Reform UK officials resigned while an internal inquiry is underway to examine the scandal.
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