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Met Police Launch Probe Into Reform UK Donation Breaches

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  • The Metropolitan Police launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK for breaching party donation rules.
  • A YouGov poll gave Reform UK 21% support, tying with Conservatives and trailing Labour’s 23%.
  • Allegations of illegal foreign donations caused chief of staff Dan Jukes and policy director James Orr to resign.
  • Crypto-billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo each donated £36 million, totalling £72 million, prompting calls for a donation cap.