European officials attend Farage's Reform UK congress amid funding scandal

European officials attended Nigel Farage's party congress in Birmingham amid a new scandal over Reform UK's funding. Attendees included Italian, German, and Spanish officials, but not French ones. The event took place while the party faces accusations regarding its finances. The presence of these European figures highlights international interest in the party's activities despite the ongoing controversy. Reform UK is under scrutiny for its funding practices, with the congress serving as a backdrop for the allegations. The absence of French officials was notable among the European attendees.