Sep 10, 2026 – 8.24amLondon | A wider Scotland Yard criminal investigation into Reform UK’s finances after an undercover TV sting is fuelling speculation about populist leader Nigel Farage’s future, and even whether he will throw in the towel.While Farage came back from the northern summer break with the strong personal endorsement of his voters after calling a byelection in response to his own donation controversy, that hasn’t stopped speculation over his ambitions.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles