Reform UK receives £72m in two record donations
When news emerged that Reform UK had received two donations of £36m each, the party said the cash would be used to hire policy staff and up to 400 campaign managers in every target seat. The party had already raised £30.5m this year, so the extra £72m pushes its fundraising into uncharted territory and creates a sizable war chest. The timing has fuelled discussion about whether the prime minister might call an early general election and increased calls inside Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens for tighter donation caps; the Electoral Commission is also reviewing the issue.
Reform UK received £72m to expand policy and campaign operations
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Reform UK has had a difficult few months with a polling dip and infighting. Two record donations of £36m each were announced at the weekend. Ministers and the Electoral Commission may now consider tighter donation rules.
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