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How a ‘dodgy money’ scandal hijacked Nigel Farage’s reset conference

Reform UK and party leader Nigel Farage were plunged into controversy following an undercover investigation that captured senior officials discussing methods to circumvent UK political funding rules using foreign money. The sting cast a heavy shadow over the party's planned conference reset, raising sharp questions about backroom operations and undeclared overseas support.

Politico Europe 2026-09-04 UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01An undercover sting by Verbatim and Channel 4 recorded senior party figures discussing ways to funnel foreign cash into party activities.
  • 02The revelations coincided directly with Reform UK's major party conference intended to reset its political strategy.
  • 03The scandal has prompted growing scrutiny over Reform UK's backroom financial dealings and potential breaches of electoral law.

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