Farage says a Reform UK government would stop unions funding Labour if they block £72m donations – UK politics live
Summary
The UK government is planning to change laws on political donations to block large donations, including £72 million recently given to Reform UK. Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, said if such laws stop his party’s donors, a Reform UK government would stop trade unions from funding the Labour Party.Key Facts
- New UK laws on political donations aim to prevent some or all of the £72 million donations to Reform UK.
- These rules will apply retrospectively from March 2026, when the government first announced plans for the law.
- Nigel Farage claims the laws are unfair and warns that a Reform UK government would ban trade unions from funding Labour if unions block Reform UK’s donors.
- The Unite union has given over £50 million to Labour in recent years.
- Farage stated that big donors to Reform UK will not receive political favors or seats in the House of Lords.
- Trade unions previously opposed limits on donation amounts, fearing a right-wing government might limit their funding to Labour.
- Union leaders are expected to respond with a statement after the recent large donations to Reform UK.
- Other UK political events mentioned include reports and statements on social care and a nurse’s criminal inquiry.
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