Met police investigating Reform over election donations - reports

The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.

Police Investigating Donations to Reform U.K., Reports Say

The police in London said they had questioned two people as part of an investigation into donations to a political party.

By Stephen Castle

UK police investigate Reform donations, report says

Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour Party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations. The Times reported that London's Metropolitan police is investigating some £500,000 ($670,000) in donations from Fiona Cottrell, a wealthy aristocrat.

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By Rowena Mason Whitehall editor

Police probe donations to Britain’s far-right Reform party

Reform UK's finances draw police scrutiny as Farage fights to reclaim his seat in a by-election.