Farage avoids police investigation over alleged electoral law breach

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kevin RawlinsonDecember 18, 2025 at 08:56 PM

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Nigel Farage will not face a police investigation over alleged breaches of electoral law during his 2024 general election campaign in Clacton. Essex police cited the Representation of the People Act, stating that the one-year time limit for prosecution had passed since the alleged offenses. The Electoral Commission also assessed Reform UK's spending following concerns raised by Labour MP Anna Turley, but found no undeclared expenditure related to Farage's campaign that should have been reported. Turley's letter to the Commission questioned whether Reform UK had exceeded the spending limit and accurately reported campaign expenses. The allegations stemmed from a whistleblower report claiming undeclared spending on campaign materials and office refurbishment.

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Essex police 40% Electoral Commission ×250% Reform UK ×360% Anna Turley MP ×270% Nigel Farage ×480%

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