Jenrick Says Reform's £72m Donations 'Entirely in Line With Law'
Robert Jenrick's comments come as the government considers changes to rules on political donations from British expatriates.
Robert Jenrick has said that Reform UK's £72m in donations were "entirely in line with the law," according to BBC Politics.
The remarks come amid government efforts to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expatriates, the BBC reported.
Details of the specific donations in question, as well as the government's proposed changes to donation rules, were not fully outlined in the available reporting.
The BBC has been contacted for further comment.
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