UK Police Expand Criminal Probe into Reform UK Over Foreign Funding Claims

The criminal inquiry into the populist Reform UK party has been expanded by British police to encompass claims featured in an undercover documentary, which suggested officials intended to violate electoral regulations regarding foreign funding. The Metropolitan Police in London reported that their detectives have reviewed information related to donations and polling, identifying possible offences that necessitate further examination. Led by veteran Brexit advocate Nigel Farage, Reform UK refutes any allegations of misconduct and asserts its commitment to full cooperation. The party has initiated its own internal review, dismissing the claims as a hoax. Following the documentary, Farage dismissed two senior aides, James Orr and Dan Jukes, who were caught discussing funding with an alleged US businessman. The party is also facing scrutiny from a parliamentary watchdog regarding previous donations. The investigation's expansion comes after the documentary aired last week, coinciding with the party's annual conference in Birmingham on Saturday.