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Reform UK’s Poll Slump Amid Donation Scandal and Police Probe
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Falling Support in the Latest YouGov Survey
A YouGov poll conducted between 20 and 21 September 2026 surveyed more than 2,000 adults and placed Reform UK at 21 percent support, tying it with the Conservatives for second place behind Labour’s 23 percent. The Green Party rose to 14 percent, while the Liberal Democrats fell to 12 percent. The poll records the lowest Reform UK share since YouGov began its voting-intention tracker in January 2025, coinciding with a sharp drop in Nigel Farage’s personal favourability, which YouGov measured at a net rating of -45.
£72 Million Crypto Donations Spark New Controversy
In the weekend following the poll release, it emerged that crypto entrepreneurs Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo each contributed £36 million to Reform UK, together amounting to roughly three-quarters of the total spending by all parties in the last general election. Reform UK stated the funds will finance its “first 100 days” preparations and that the donors expect nothing in return.
Official Responses to the Investigation
The Metropolitan Police have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Reform UK breached party-donation rules by accepting illegal foreign funding. The probe follows complaints from Labour and the Liberal Democrats based on video evidence obtained by Channel 4 and the investigative group Verbatim. Reform UK’s leadership has said it will cooperate fully with the police inquiry.
Campaigner Criticism and Calls for Reform
Critics also note that the donation scandal has compounded the party’s recent loss of senior staff, including chief of staff Dan Jukes and policy director James Orr, who resigned after the allegations surfaced.
Potential Impact on Reform UK’s Prospects
The combination of dwindling public support, a high-profile police investigation, and mounting pressure for stricter donation rules places Reform UK at a crossroads ahead of any forthcoming electoral contests. How the party navigates the legal probe and addresses donor-related concerns may determine whether it can recover its earlier momentum.