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Met Police probe £250k Reform UK donations flagged by EC.

7/13/2026

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The Metropolitan Police opened a fraud inquiry after the Electoral Commission flagged two £250,000 Reform UK donations in May 2024.
Met detectives have interviewed two people under caution and have made no arrests.
The Electoral Commission said the offence is outside its jurisdiction, leaving police to lead the case.
Reform UK leaders and Fiona Cottrell’s lawyers deny misconduct, calling the probe a politically motivated smear.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Police opened a fraud inquiry after the Electoral Commission flagged two £250,000 Reform UK donations in May 2024.
Met detectives have interviewed two people under caution and have made no arrests.
The Electoral Commission said the offence is outside its jurisdiction, leaving police to lead the case.
Reform UK leaders and Fiona Cottrell’s lawyers deny misconduct, calling the probe a politically motivated smear.