Reform UK officials involved in illegal donations sting step down

Two senior Reform UK aides have stepped down from their roles in the party following an investigation into illegal party donations.

Footage from Channel 4 appeared to show the party's Head of Policy James Orr and Nigel Farage's long-serving aide Dan Jukes arranging for a US company to fund three polls for the party costing a total of £32,500.

Party Chairman Lee Anderson has confirmed the party has launched an investigation, and Mr Orr and Mr Jukes have been "told" to step down from their roles.

The Ashfield MP told Sky News there is "no chance" of either of them coming back into the party.

A party spokesman told GB News: ""Reform UK has launched an investigation following the broadcast of a Channel 4 News programme.

"Both individuals involved have stepped down from their respective positions pending the outcome of the investigation.

"The party believes it is important that the investigation is allowed to proceed independently and without prejudice.

"No further comment will be made while the investigation is ongoing."

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