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Metropolitan Police probe Reform donations by Fiona Cottrell
Filed: Jul 10, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: Metropolitan Police are investigating alleged improper Reform UK donations totalling at least £500,000 from Fiona Cottrell.
WHO: Metropolitan Police
WHAT: Investigation into alleged evasion of restrictions on political donations to Reform UK, involving payments reported as £250,000 each.
WHEN: Jul 10, 2026 at 3:40 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The inquiry concerns potential offences involving concealing or disguising donations derived from an impermissible donor or using false information about a donation.
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