Reform UK denies foreign donation law breaches at Birmingham conference

Nigel Farage defended Reform UK against allegations of breaking political donation laws during his party conference speech in Birmingham, denying any wrongdoing and dismissing the claims as a coordinated attack. The allegations stem from undercover footage aired by Channel 4. The footage, captured by the group Verbatim posing as foreign donors, appeared to show senior Reform figures discussing disguising donations from foreign sources. Two officials, Dan Jukes and James Orr, have stood down pending an internal investigation, and the party has been reported to police over potential criminal offences involving foreign donations. Farage vowed not to be distracted, while his speech was interrupted by hecklers and preceded by a Greenpeace protest. He pledged to declare a national emergency and overhaul Parliament if elected, as the conference continues with tax cut plans from Robert Jenrick.