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WorldWatchdog Declines Loan Probe for Reform's Richard Tice
Parliament's standards watchdog will not investigate Richard Tice over an £80,000 loan from George Cottrell, an aide to Nigel Farage. The Liberal Democrats had referred Tice, citing concerns over an undeclared sum and Cottrell's status as a convicted felon.
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George Cottrell sent $2m to mother before Reform UK donations
Convicted fraudster George Cottrell transferred over $2m to his mother, Fiona Cottrell, in 2024. Financial industry sources told The Guardian that Fiona attributed these deposits to her son when questioned by bankers. The transfers occurred shortly before she donated £1.5m to Reform UK and its fundraising vehicle. The Metropolitan Police are investigating.
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WorldClacton Voters Divided Over Farage's By-election Exit
The seaside town of Clacton is experiencing political uncertainty after Nigel Farage stepped down as MP on July 7, triggering a by-election. Voters on Clacton beach shared varied opinions on the upcoming contest, with some focused on local issues.
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WorldGreen Party's Polanski refuses to apologise over guillotine t-shirt post
Green Party politician Zack Polanski has refused multiple requests to apologise for re-posting an image featuring a guillotine t-shirt with the slogan 'we're only making plans for Nigel'. Reform UK reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police, calling it an 'incitement to murder'.
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Reform UK reports Green Party's Zack Polanski to police
Reform UK has formally reported Green Party leader Zack Polanski to the police over a social media post. The report relates to an image of a man wearing a T-shirt with a guillotine and the phrase 'We’re only making plans for Nigel'.
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