Police investigate £500,000 Reform UK donations for possible 2024 election offences

The Metropolitan Police opened an inquiry in February 2025 into £500,000 of donations to Reform UK, the Times reported. Officers are examining possible offences related to evading donation restrictions at the 2024 election, either through concealing donations from an impermissible donor or using false information about a donation.

A spokesperson for the force said the inquiry followed a referral by the Electoral Commission. Two people have been interviewed under caution, and early investigative advice has been sought from the Crown Prosecution Service. No arrests have been made.

UK said the British people are tired of the establishment media doing anything they can to stop Reform. The spokesperson added that a daily routine of hit jobs and smears will not deter the party from winning the next general election. Labour chairwoman Anna Turley said there were legitimate questions for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

She stated it was right that police were investigating and that the British public know when they are being taken for fools. The investigation centres on donations linked to the mother of a longtime supporter of Farage, according to the Times report.