Reform UK has officially cleared two of its senior staff members, press adviser Dan Jukes and head of policy James Orr, of allegations involving the acceptance of illegal foreign donations. The party’s findings were published in a 27-page internal report authored by its legal and general secretaries. This internal inquiry concludes that no campaign finance laws were breached by the individuals involved.

The allegations originally surfaced following an undercover investigation conducted by the group Verbatim, which was subsequently broadcast by Channel 4 News. The footage suggested potential irregularities in how the party handled donations, prompting a formal police investigation that remains active. Despite the ongoing police inquiry, Reform UK has rejected the findings of the undercover report and has signaled its intent to pursue legal action against Verbatim.

While the party asserts that its internal review is definitive, the situation remains legally complex due to the parallel police investigation. The discrepancy between the party’s internal findings and the external police probe highlights a significant tension regarding the accountability of political organizations when faced with allegations of financial misconduct. Reform UK has not provided details on how their internal investigation reconciled its findings with the evidence currently being reviewed by law enforcement.