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UPDATED Sep 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Sep 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Met Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
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The Metropolitan Police’s Special Enquiry Team has opened a criminal investigation into Reform UK over allegations it broke foreign funding laws. The probe follows a Channel 4 News broadcast last week featuring undercover recordings of two senior Reform aides discussing ways to secure foreign party donations, including one reportedly totalling £500,000. The Met says the investigation is being folded into an inquiry already underway into other donations.
WHO: Metropolitan Police (Special Enquiry Team)
WHAT: Launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK over alleged breaches of foreign funding laws related to donations
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The investigation was triggered by allegations that Reform UK broke foreign funding laws in connection with donations, following a Channel 4 News broadcast.
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