What we know as police probe donations from fraudster’s mother to Reform

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Metropolitan Police has been investigating £500,000 of donations made to Reform UK for over a year, as reported by The Times, prompting accusations from Labour that the party is taking the public for fools. The inquiry, which a police spokesperson confirmed was opened in February 2025, is examining possible offences related to evading restrictions on donations for the 2024 election, including concealing contributions from 'impermissible' donors or providing false information. Fiona Cottrell, identified as the mother of Nigel Farage’s long-time supporter George, is reportedly at the centre of the ongoing police investigation into the party's financial affairs. Police have interviewed two individuals under caution and have sought early investigative advice from the Crown Prosecution Service, though no arrests have been made in connection with the inquiry. A spokesperson for Reform UK has dismissed the investigation as an attempt by the 'establishment media' to hinder the party's progress, claiming a routine of 'hit jobs and smears' will not deter them from winning the next general election. In fullNigel Farage latest: Reform donations by fraudster’s mother ‘probed by police’ ahead of Count Binface by-electionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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