A senior political figure at the center of a funding scandal has dismissed allegations his party explored ways to bypass restrictions on foreign donations, insisting he was unaware of any discussions during a key meeting. The leader, facing mounting pressure after two senior advisors resigned amid the controversy, claimed familiarity with donation laws while defending his position in media interviews. As the party conference neared its final day, the scandal threatened to overshadow proceedings, raising fresh questions about transparency and accountability. The claims come as the party seeks to contain damage following a week of intense scrutiny over financial irregularities.
Reform UK leader maintains innocence in overseas funding controversy on last day of party conferenceUK politics liveNigel Farage has claimed that he “wasn’t even listening” during a meeting at the centre of a controversy about whether his party considered evading the law on accepting donations from overseas.The Reform UK leader also claimed he knew donation law “better than anybody” during interviews as he sought to salvage the final day of his party conference from the fallout that has already cost him two of his closest aides. Continue reading...
