Two senior figures in Nigel Farage’s political party, Reform UK, have resigned from their positions following allegations that they may have violated rules regarding political donations. James Orr, who heads the policy department, and Dan Jukes, a senior aide to Farage, have both stepped down pending the outcome of an internal investigation. The investigation was prompted by a report from Channel 4 News, which claimed that Reform UK accepted funding from a U.S. company for three opinion polls conducted earlier this year, costing £32,500. The report alleged that the funding came from a firm that was, in fact, an undercover team from the investigative journalism group Verbatim. The team posed as a U.S. financier and his son based in the UK. Channel 4 News’ broadcast raised questions about whether Reform UK had knowingly accepted money from what was effectively a fake company, potentially violating donation laws. Reform UK confirmed that it has launched an internal investigation into the matter following the broadcast. The party emphasized that it wants the probe to be conducted independently and without bias. Both Orr and Jukes have left their roles temporarily while the investigation is underway. A spokesperson for the party stated that no further comments would be made until the process is completed. The situation highlights the scrutiny that political parties face regarding their funding sources, especially when dealing with external entities. As the investigation continues, the outcome could have implications for Reform UK’s reputation and its adherence to financial regulations. For now, the party is focusing on allowing the process to run its course without interference.