Date: 9 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Reform UK, Electoral Law, Police Summary: Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK over alleged breaches of electoral law involving potential donations. The investigation follows undercover reporting alleging senior party figures discussed ways of disguising donations from foreign sources. Accepting donations from impermissible foreign companies, including certain donations in kind, can constitute a cr

Date: 5 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Reform UK, Tax, Economy Summary: Reform UK has pledged to increase the income tax-free personal allowance from £12,570 to £15,000. Robert Jenrick said the change would be introduced within 100 days if Reform wins the next general election. Reform estimates most taxpayers would save around £500 annually under the proposal. The party says approximately 2.9 million people would stop paying income tax altogether. Reform estimates the poli

Date: 4 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Reform UK, Elections, Political Donations Summary: Nigel Farage addressed Reform UK’s Birmingham conference after his speech was delayed because of security concerns. Farage pledged to stop small boat crossings within the first 100 days of a Reform government. He promised to cut household energy bills by £250 and increase NHS training. Farage said Reform would introduce major tax cuts, with further proposals expected from Robert Jenri

Date: 3 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Reform UK, Economy, Public Spending Summary: Reform UK pledged to cut £80bn from annual public spending within five years if it wins the next election. The largest proposed saving is £50bn from welfare spending reductions. Reform also proposes £10bn from net zero programmes and £8bn from reducing the civil service. Another £7.1bn would come from limiting the UK’s overseas aid budget. Robert Jenrick said Reform would consider tax cuts

Why this matters:The controversy comes shortly after Reform UK made major gains in local elections across England. The case raises scrutiny over candidate vetting and political standards within fast-growing parties. Date: 10 May 2026 Tags: Politics, UK, Local Government, Reform UK Summary: Newly elected Reform UK councillor Glenn Gibbins has been suspended following allegations of racism. Gibbins was elected to Sunderland City Council’s Hylton Castle ward on Thursday. Reform