Reform UK has instructed its councillors to dismiss a police investigation into £500,000 in donations from Fiona Cottrell as an "establishment stitch-up." This directive comes as YouGov polling indicates a sharp decline in Nigel Farage's popularity and Reform UK's overall support, with Labour and Conservatives closing the gap.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage admitted using a London home and social media filming paid for by fraudster George Cottrell before the last election, insisting it was undeclarable. He also defended a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne and a £500k donation from Cottrell's mother, all under investigation by the standards commissioner and police.
Scotland Yard detectives have interviewed Nigel Farage's aide George Cottrell and his mother Fiona Cottrell under caution as part of an investigation into donations to Reform UK before the July 2024 general election. The inquiry, initiated by the Electoral Commission, examines alleged offenses under the PPERA concerning permissible donors.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating over £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell, mother of a convicted fraudster. The inquiry concerns allegations of concealing or disguising donations from impermissible donors.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating over £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell, mother of a convicted fraudster who allegedly funded Nigel Farage's staff and security. The inquiry focuses on potential evasion of donation restrictions.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating two £250,000 donations made to Reform UK in May 2024 by Fiona Cottrell, mother of convicted fraudster George Cottrell, an ally of Nigel Farage. The probe concerns potential concealment of impermissible donations. Two individuals have been interviewed under caution.
Reform UK candidate Tony Mack claims George Cottrell was introduced as Nigel Farage's chief of staff, despite denials of an official role. Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, is alleged to have arranged transport and covered costs for fundraising events for Reform UK.
George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, was reportedly introduced as Nigel Farage's chief of staff and arranged key logistics for Reform UK MPs, despite the party's denials of his official role. Questions arise over undeclared support and suspicious financial activity linked to Cottrell and his family.
The Guardian investigation reveals that bankers reported potential money laundering concerns to the National Crime Agency (NCA) regarding transactions involving senior Reform UK figures, including Nigel Farage and Richard Tice. Suspicious activity reports (SARs) were filed over donations and loans, prompting scrutiny of the party's finances and adherence to electoral rules.
Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton, citing establishment "foul means" after undeclared donations. He will seek re-election in a by-election, framing it as "people versus the establishment". Rival parties refuse to stand, calling it a "stunt".
Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election, to face judgment from constituents over undeclared funding. He claims the "establishment" is using "foul means" against him following revelations of a £5m gift and undeclared staffing/security funding.
Nigel Farage reacted angrily to Sky News questions about his finances, threatening "serious consequences" and accusing the broadcaster of harassing his family. The Reform UK leader is under scrutiny for undeclared funding from a convicted fraudster and a £5m gift from a crypto-billionaire.
Nigel Farage faces pressure to clarify his ties to George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, who has been frequently seen at Reform UK events and trips. Labour questions Farage's "personal and financial dependence" on Cottrell, who has reportedly supported his lifestyle.
Nigel Farage alleges an "establishment plot" against him as he faces scrutiny over personal funding from convicted criminal George Cottrell and cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Allies echo claims of a "witch-hunt," drawing parallels to Donald Trump's past accusations. Farage has a history of failing to declare income and facing investigations into his finances.
Nigel Farage alleges an "establishment plot" against him as he faces scrutiny over funding for his lifestyle, including support from convicted criminal George Cottrell and a £5m gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Allies echo his claims of a "witch-hunt," drawing parallels to Donald Trump's past.
Nigel Farage, leader de Reform UK, est sous le feu des critiques après une enquête du Sunday Times révélant un financement non déclaré de George Cottrell, lié à une plateforme de paris en cryptomonnaies. Cottrell aurait couvert des dépenses de Farage avant son élection comme député de Clacton, en violation des règles de la Chambre des communes.
Le leader de Reform UK, Nigel Farage, fait face à des questions sur la légalité de dons reçus de personnalités aux activités troubles, dont un condamné pour fraude aux États-Unis. Il est reproché à Farage de ne pas avoir déclaré toutes les donations dépassant 300 livres sterling, comme l'exige le code de conduite parlementaire.
