Reform UK's £72m Donation Sparks Party Funding Row

In September 2026, Nigel Farage's Reform UK received £72 million in donations within 24 hours, prompting a major dispute over political party financing in the UK. Labour's Angela Rayner threatened to cap political donations in response, while Labour also sent an urgent request to its members. Conservative MP Robert Jenrick defended the donations, arguing they level the playing field against Labour. The record sum has ignited a broader debate about donation limits and the influence of money in British politics.