Reform faces police investigation after distributing letters from ‘concerned neighbour’ in byelection campaign

Reform UK is under police investigation in Gorton and Denton for distributing campaign letters from a purported "concerned neighbour" that lacked legally required imprints identifying the party as the source. The letters, written by a Reform UK member posing as a local pensioner, failed to disclose the party's funding and distribution, violating electoral law. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they are investigating the breach, and the Electoral Commission stated that failing to include the imprint is a criminal offense. Reform UK claims the omission was a printing error by Hardings Print Solutions, who have taken responsibility, and that they were unaware of the issue. The letters were distributed during a byelection campaign.

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