Farage says his aides' donor comments were 'loose pub talk'

Two senior aides to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Reform Party have resigned after a Channel 4 News investigation, aired in partnership with the Verbatim documentary series, revealed troubling details about the party’s fundraising practices. The report uncovered a network of large, opaque donations that appear to have been funneled through intermediaries, raising questions about compliance with electoral finance rules and the influence of wealthy donors on policy. Both aides, who held key positions in the party’s finance and communications teams, issued brief statements saying they were stepping down to allow the party to focus on the investigation and restore public confidence. The revelations have sparked fresh calls from opposition MPs and watchdog groups for a formal inquiry into the party’s donor vetting procedures and for stricter transparency measures ahead of the upcoming general election.

Two senior Reform aides have stepped down from their roles following a Channel 4 News and Verbatim film about donations.