Metropolitan Police detectives are investigating potential breaches of electoral law concerning £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell.

Nigel Farage faces backlash from Clacton residents and political opponents over the high cost of his triggered by-election. Critics describe the contest as a vanity move to avoid scrutiny regarding a parliamentary investigation into a £5 million donation.

Nigel Farage is facing calls for a parliamentary inquiry following reports that an aide provided undeclared funding for housing, security, and staffing.