Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

The Metropolitan Police is carrying out a criminal investigation into allegations Reform UK broke the law in relation to foreign funding, following a broadcast by Channel 4 News last week.

A Met spokesperson said it had received "a number of reports relating to donations and polling involving a political party", following the broadcast of a film by Channel 4 News and Verbatim Investigations.

"All allegations under investigation relate to potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000," the spokesperson said.

The statement added: "Detectives continue to liaise closely with the Electoral Commission and Crown Prosecution Service as enquiries progress."

The police spokesperson said detectives were seeking to obtain footage relating to the broadcast.

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