Two Reform UK Officials Step Down Following Undercover Donations Report
Reform UK says Dan Jukes and James Orr have left their positions as the party opens an investigation into allegations raised in an undercover report.
Reform UK has confirmed that two of its officials, Dan Jukes and James Orr, have stepped down from their roles, according to a report by the BBC.
The departures come after an undercover investigation raised questions about donations to the party, the BBC reported. The specific findings of the investigation have not been detailed in available reporting.
A Reform UK spokesperson said the party is now conducting its own investigation into the matters raised, the BBC said. Further details about the nature of the allegations, the roles held by Jukes and Orr, or the timeline of their departures were not immediately available.
This is a developing story and further details may emerge as the investigation continues.
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