Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations
Exclusive: Admission from James Orr to undercover reporter came three months before party was given £72m
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Senior Reform UK official James Orr expressed doubts about the legality of substantial donations from billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, noting potential conflicts with upcoming foreign donor regulations. In undercover footage, Orr discussed plans to prepare financially for stricter rules, suggesting the establishment was attempting to undermine the party. Although he was suspended after comments related to political donation laws, an internal report cleared both him and another official of wrongdoing, while the legitimacy of the donations is currently under investigation.