Farage says Reform investigation findings will be released soon, aides expected to be cleared
Nigel Farage says Reform UK’s internal investigation into allegations raised by an undercover Channel 4 and Verbatim filming operation is complete, with its findings due to be made public “very soon”. He has suggested the report will clear two senior aides who stepped aside during the inquiry, and warned that the journalists involved could face legal challenges.
The broadcast showed discussions about donations from a fictitious US businessman, including funding for three polls costing £32,500 and a proposed £500,000 donation that was never made. Foreign political donations are banned in the UK, and Reform says it was targeted by a hoax and denies wrongdoing. Separately, the Metropolitan Police is investigating potential offences relating to donations made before the 2024 general election; no arrests have been made over the latest allegations.
- Farage says Reform’s internal report is complete and will be released soon.
- He suggests two aides will be cleared.
- A separate police inquiry into donations is ongoing.
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Reform UK is a political party that has recently risen to prominence in British politics. An undercover investigation by Channel 4 and Verbatim journalists revealed discussions about donations to Reform, including proposals from someone claiming to be a wealthy American businessman to fund polls and make large financial contributions.
Foreign political donations are banned in the United Kingdom because lawmakers want to prevent outside countries and individuals from influencing British politics. Breaking these rules is treated as a serious legal matter. Reform UK maintains it was targeted with a hoax and denies any breaches of donation law.
The Metropolitan Police is separately investigating whether any donation offences took place before the 2024 general election. During Reform UK's own internal inquiry, two senior party aides stepped aside temporarily, though no formal accusations have been made against them.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Nigel Farage says outcome of investigation into Channel 4 donations sting will be announced ‘very soon’ and suggests key Reform UK aides will be cleared”.