Reform UK's annual conference in Birmingham reaches its final day with speeches from Robert Jenrick and Nigel Farage, after an undercover sting over potential foreign donations led to the suspension of two senior aides.
Key facts
- Reform UK's annual conference is being held in Birmingham, with the final day featuring speeches from Lee Anderson, Zia Yusuf, Robert Jenrick and Nigel Farage.
- An undercover sting caught senior Reform figures discussing potential foreign donations, according to the Guardian.
- Nigel Farage suspended two senior aides in connection with the scandal.
- Farage's keynote speech was interrupted multiple times by protesters on Friday.
- Farage is due to deliver the conference's closing remarks.
Reform UK’s annual conference continued in Birmingham on Saturday, with the party lining up speeches from Lee Anderson, Zia Yusuf, Robert Jenrick and others before Nigel Farage delivers the closing remarks, according to the Guardian.
The event has been overshadowed by a scandal involving senior Reform figures who were caught in an undercover sting discussing potential foreign donations. The Guardian reports that the sting prompted the suspension of two senior aides and renewed scrutiny of the party’s finances.
Farage, who had earlier suspended the two close aides, had his keynote speech interrupted multiple times by protesters on Friday, according to the Guardian’s coverage.
On the final day, Lee Anderson made no real mention of the problems that overshadowed events the previous day, the Guardian reported. He ended his opening speech by saying: “Yesterday was great. Today is going to be absolutely brilliant.”
Laila Cunningham was among those due to speak following Anderson, with Jenrick and Farage among the headline speakers scheduled later in the day.
The conference brings together senior Reform figures at a time of increased attention on how the party is funded, following the allegations reported in the undercover sting.
Why it matters
Questions over a party's finances and potential foreign donations go to the heart of political transparency and public trust. How Reform UK responds to the scandal could shape its credibility as it seeks to expand its influence in British politics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Reform UK conference scandal about?
According to the Guardian, senior Reform figures were caught in an undercover sting discussing potential foreign donations, which prompted the suspension of two senior aides and renewed scrutiny of the party's finances.
Who is speaking on the final day of the Reform conference?
The final day features speeches from Lee Anderson, Zia Yusuf, Robert Jenrick, Laila Cunningham and others, with Nigel Farage delivering the closing remarks, according to the Guardian.
What happened during Farage's keynote speech?
The Guardian reports that Nigel Farage's keynote speech was interrupted multiple times by protesters on Friday.