The Labour Party has called for a criminal investigation into Reform UK following an undercover journalistic investigation that reportedly uncovered efforts to evade electoral law. The allegations center on two senior Reform UK aides, James Orr, the party’s head of policy, and Dan Jukes, a key aide to Nigel Farage. The report suggests these individuals were involved in a plot to bypass established campaign finance rules.

In response to the allegations, Reform UK has taken disciplinary action. Lee Anderson, the party’s chief whip and chair, confirmed in a media interview that both Orr and Jukes have been suspended and will not return to their roles. Anderson stated that the party acted immediately once the situation was brought to light, emphasizing that the individuals were told to step down and have complied with that directive.

While the Labour Party is pushing for a formal police inquiry to determine if criminal activity occurred, the focus remains on whether the actions of these aides constitute a violation of UK electoral law. The Metropolitan Police have not yet confirmed if they will launch a full-scale criminal investigation based on the request. Reform UK maintains that it has addressed the internal misconduct by removing the staff members involved, though the broader implications for the party’s campaign integrity remain a subject of political debate.