Reform UK Officials Resign Amid Hidden‑Camera Foreign‑Funding Scandal

Two senior officials of the Reform UK party left their positions on Friday after a hidden‑camera investigation released by France 24 appeared to capture them soliciting foreign funds for the party’s opinion polls and a potentially large donation from a U.S. donor, a practice explicitly barred by UK law.^[1]

Resignations Amid Alleged Foreign Funding

The resignations followed the publication of footage that suggested the officials were actively seeking money from outside the UK to finance opinion polling commissioned by the Reform UK party.^[1]

Footage Reveals Solicitation of Foreign Cash

In the covert camera recordings, the officials were seen negotiating terms for substantial foreign contributions, a move that raises questions about the party’s compliance with campaign‑finance regulations.^[1]

Potential U.S. Donation Sparks Legal Concerns

The investigation also highlighted a potential £500,000 donation from a U.S. donor, a sum that would be in direct violation of UK campaign‑finance law, which disallows foreign funding of political entities.^[1]

Reactions from Reform UK Leadership

Reform UK leadership, citing the study’s findings, has expressed concern over the allegations and promised an internal review, while the party’s senior members reaffirmed their commitment to abide by election‑law standards.^[1]