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Policing · City of LondonMet Police probe Reform UK over foreign donation claims
The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK concerning allegations of breaches of foreign donation rules. The probe follows a report by Channel 4 News alleging senior party figures discussed disguising foreign funds, with leader Nigel Farage filmed by undercover reporters.
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Policing · City of LondonFarage calls for ban on face coverings after Dover and Portsmouth protests
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones, after masked protesters disrupted access to the Port of Dover and clashed with police in Portsmouth. Official vehicles were damaged and officers were injured in Portsmouth.
City of London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Crime Data · City of LondonReform UK Suspends Figures Amid Foreign Donation Allegations
Two senior figures within Reform UK have been suspended following allegations that senior party members discussed disguising foreign donations. Leader Nigel Farage admitted the party would make mistakes, acknowledging the financial controversy could concern voters.
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Courts · City of LondonReform UK faces funding law breach claims
Nigel Farage and two Reform UK officials are facing claims they breached political party funding laws. The allegations follow an undercover investigation by Channel 4 News and the investigative group Verbatim.
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LatestReform UK faces police probe over alleged donation rules breach
Reform UK is under police investigation following allegations of breaching political donation rules. Undercover reporters posed as foreign donors who paid for three polls costing £32,500, which is prohibited under electoral law. The party denies any wrongdoing, calling it a hoax.
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Courts · City of LondonOfcom Investigates Sky News Over Nigel Farage Harassment Claims
Ofcom is investigating Sky News following harassment allegations by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Mr Farage claims the broadcaster approached his daughter's home, a charge Sky News denies, stating its actions were routine journalistic practice.
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Policing · LondonCounter-terrorism police link Barnet murder suspect to Farage arson probe
Counter Terrorism Policing London has reopened its inquiry into an alleged arson attempt at Nigel Farage’s home in early 2025 after identifying a potential link to Joshua Kerry, who was charged last month with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a CTP London staff member for failing to pursue the line of inquiry earlier.
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Policing · LondonCounter-terrorism probe into Farage firebomb attack reopened after IOPC referral
Counter-terrorism officers have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s home after admitting errors in the original probe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now examining the conduct of a Counter-Terrorism Policing London staff member following a referral by the Met.
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Counterterrorism police reopen Farage firebomb probe after Widdecombe death
Counterterrorism detectives have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s London home in April 2025, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. The force has referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after officers probing Ann Widdecombe’s death identified an unexamined line of inquiry.
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