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Reform UK fined after breaching electoral law with campaign material

Reform UK have been fined after the Electoral Commission found the party breached electoral law with its campaign material

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22

Reform UK fined for failing to declare it was publisher of campaigns material

Party given additional penalty by Electoral Commission for not paying original fine on time

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21

'Illegal detentions' in India, as protesters allege foul play at Electoral Commission

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 12: Widespread protests in India are met with detentions judged "illegal" by the country's Supreme Court. But first: Lebanese papers report as Hezbollah prepares for a new regional flare-up. Finally, Citroën hopes to win hearts and minds with an electric reboot of the vintage Deux…

France 24 · Oct 12

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Burnham faces questions over push to scrap photo ID voting requirement

Ministers reportedly seeking to halve time for Lords scrutiny of voting and donations changes amid election speculation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Big political donations have hit $7.4m this election year. Are the rules tight enough?

With polling day still a month away, large political donations declared in 2026 have reached about NZ$7.4 million, already surpassing the total for 2023.

The Conversation · Oct 8

Reform’s £72m election war chest could be hampered by spending rules review

Electoral Commission review into political spending will look at whether current limits ‘remain fit for purpose’

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Big-money donations poison British politics. We can stop the mega-rich buying access and influence

I’ve seen how imbalances in campaign spending can distort democracy. The multimillion-pound gifts to Reform must act as a final wake-up call, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

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Reform’s £72m donations represent ‘crisis for our democracy’, says union boss

Schools minister Georgia Gould said the government is ‘really worried about the the big money that's coming into politics’

The Independent UK · Sep 14

More than half of local election candidates suffered harassment in 2026

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The Independent UK · Sep 14

Who Are Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne? Crypto Billionaires Behind Reform UK's Record £72m Haul

Reform UK says Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36m, prompting debate over political donation rules and proposed restrictions on overseas-linked contributions

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England

Electoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviour

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

More than half of local election candidates suffered abuse in 2026

55 per cent of candidates encountered intimidation or abuse during their campaigns

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Fears over 'dark money' funding hard-right anti-immigration groups in Scotland

MEMBERS of an opaquely-funded organisation advised by a fundraiser for Donald Trump attended anti-asylum protests in Scotland, The Ferret can…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Nigel Farage 'to be interviewed by police' amid investigation in Reform UK donations

Nigel Farage is likely to be brought in and interviewed by police probing allegations of illegal donations to Reform UK, reports say

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

Scottish Labour MPs press ahead with 'Peter Murrell probes' after Holyrood snub

A WESTMINSTER committee has opened two inquiries into the funding of political parties in Scotland and the role of the country’s top prosecutor,…

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Reform UK Hit With Criminal Investigation After Claims Party Tried To Hide Foreign Donations

Reform UK is under police investigation for allegedly breaching electoral rules on foreign donations, following a Channel 4 News undercover report. The party denies wrongdoing and pledges full cooperation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Met Probe Into Reform UK Revives £32,500 Question Over Who Paid for Polls That Put Party on Front Pages

The Metropolitan Police are investigating Reform UK for alleged breaches of political funding law, following an undercover Channel 4 News broadcast revealing potential illegal donations and polling practices.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

MPs launch party funding inquiry after Peter Murrell’s embezzlement from SNP

The Scottish Affairs Committee will also investigate the dual role of the Lord Advocate in Scotland.

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Evening Standard · Sep 9

Police investigating donations to Reform UK after claims in TV documentary

Reform UK denies any wrongdoing and said it will ‘fully co-operate’ with the probe.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Reform UK Donations Scandal Leaves Party Looking Like a 'Pirate Ship', Senior Figure Admits

Reform UK is embroiled in controversy following allegations of foreign funding, prompting an internal investigation and scrutiny from the Electoral Commission and Metropolitan Police.

International Business Times UK · Sep 5

Farage Faces Poll Funding Questions After Reform Aide Says Party Could 'Easily Get Away With It'

Nigel Farage under scrutiny as investigation reveals alleged US funding for Reform UK polls, raising electoral law concerns. Reform UK denies wrongdoing amid calls for a criminal probe.

The Conversation · Sep 4

Reform UK polling sting: why even small donations matter in politics these days

Reform UK’s national conference has been rocked by allegations that senior members of the party plotted to circumvent rules on political donations. The reports centre on two payments – one real and one suggested, but both important. The two Reform staff members at the centre of the investigation have been…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

What is the latest finance scandal facing Reform UK?

The potential breaches of the law exposed in an undercover film, what police say, and the party’s likely defence

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

Nigel Farage Rocked as Top Aides Resign Following Undercover Foreign Funding Exposé

Two senior Reform UK figures, head of policy James Orr and senior aide Dan Jukes, have stepped down following an undercover investigation broadcast by Channel 4 News.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4

John Swinney calls for police probe into Nigel Farage and Reform over 'law breaches'

NIGEL Farage should resign as Reform UK leader – and the police must investigate allegations of criminality at the top of the party, First…

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