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Reform UK senior officials Dan Jukes and James Orr have stepped down following a Channel 4 investigation revealing attempts to circumvent UK laws banning foreign political donations. The party is facing police scrutiny and an internal probe as its poll support declines.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and his party face a fresh scandal after an undercover investigation revealed that senior aides discussed accepting foreign funding for political polling. James Orr and Dan Jukes have stepped down pending an internal review, while Farage denies any wrongdoing. The controversy has overshadowed the party’s annual conference in Birmingham, where Farage attempted to project a serious, governance-focused image. Labour has referred the matter to police, and the Electoral Commission is reviewing the claims. The incident adds to ongoing scrutiny of Reform’s finances, including a separate investigation into a £5 million donation from a crypto billionaire.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage retained his position after two senior aides, Dan Jukes and James Orr, resigned following a Channel 4 undercover report alleging they arranged undisclosed foreign donations. The scandal overshadowed Farage’s conference speech in Birmingham, where he defended the party’s integrity while launching an internal investigation.