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UK: Police probe £72 million donation to Reform UK

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British police have opened a criminal investigation into a £72 million donation to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, amid questions over whether the funds breached rules on foreign political donations.

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  • British police have opened a criminal investigation into a £72 million donation to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, amid questions over whether the funds breached rules on foreign political donations.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:26:10 UTC.

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