The Metropolitan Police launch and widen a criminal investigation into Reform UK after Channel 4 broadcasts an undercover investigation into alleged breaches of UK rules on foreign political donations. The footage appears to show party officials discussing ways a supposed overseas donor could give money to the party, including funding linked to polling. Two senior Reform officials, Dan Jukes and James Orr, stand down after the programme airs.

The Met says it has “assessed the information provided” and identified “potential offences requiring investigation,” including efforts to obtain relevant broadcast footage. Police say they are working with the Electoral Commission and the Crown Prosecution Service. The probe also relates to earlier claims that payments to Reform before the last election may have broken donation laws.

Reform UK and Nigel Farage deny wrongdoing. Multiple outlets report Farage says the allegations are driven by opponents. The coverage also notes that the investigation includes alleged links to people and entities connected to senior figures, including allegations concerning funds from Fiona Cottrell and a company controlled by Richard Tice. Reporting varies in emphasis—some focus on the undercover method and alleged intent to evade rules, while others place the story in a broader timeline of funding controversies.