Metropolitan Police investigate £500,000 in donations to Reform UK

Reform UK Political Donation Investigation·Latest event July 10, 2026

Jul 10

Metropolitan Police investigate £500,000 in donations to Reform UK

The Metropolitan Police are examining potential violations of donation restrictions involving contributions from Fiona Cottrell. Investigators are looking into whether £500,000 in funds were handled in a way that concealed the original source of the money. This probe follows public calls for greater accountability regarding political funding to ensure transparency. Reform UK officials denounced the investigation as a smear campaign intended to damage the party. Reports indicate the investigation focuses on potential illegal donations totaling at least half a million pounds.

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