Police launch investigation into £37,500 donation made to Robert Jenrick campaign

Police are investigating a political donation made to Robert Jenrick’s campaign to become Conservative leader, The i Paper can reveal. The Metropolitan Police has been examining claims a £37,500 donation originated from a foreign donor, following a referral from the Electoral Commission. The force has now launched an investigation into the allegations. It is illegal to accept political donations from foreign sources under UK electoral law. Scotland Yard did not state which individuals they were investigating. The allegations relate to Jenrick’s 2024 campaign to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader. He was subsequently ejected from the party and joined Reform UK, […]