Reform UK face police investigation over 'funding rules breach' after undercover sting

• Reform UK suspended two senior officials following an undercover report regarding the party's donations. • The Electoral Commission, the watchdog overseeing party funding rules, confirmed it is considering all relevant information and has contacted the Metropolitan police.

• The British Polling Council confirmed this afternoon that polling firm JL Partners breached industry rules regarding the disclosure of Reform UK's involvement in surveys. • The regulator is currently investigating whether these breaches of disclosure rules were intentional.

• Journalists posing as wealthy American donors conducted an undercover sting operation against the Reform UK party. • The investigation was broadcast shortly before the party's annual conference and led to reports being filed with the police regarding illegal donations.

• Nigel Farage is facing a leadership crisis after two key aides resigned hours before his scheduled conference speech. • Police confirmed they are currently in talks with the Electoral Commission regarding a sleaze scandal involving the Reform party.

• Nigel Farage addressed the Reform party conference to maintain leadership after officials resigned following reports to police regarding a plot to evade donations laws. • During his speech, Farage accused the Labour party of planning tax increases and called for Andy Burnham to hold a general election.

• Democrats in Congress renewed calls to expand the U.S. Supreme Court from nine to 13 justices ahead of the midterm elections. • The House Committee on the Judiciary advanced legislation intended to protect the court's legitimacy and preserve the system of checks and balances.

• Argentine President Javier Milei called for a "consensus solution" to recover the Falkland Islands using diplomatic, economic, and legal tools. • Milei intends to use state resources to block drilling in the Sea Lion oilfield, which contains an estimated 1.7 billion barrels of oil.

• Six conservative Supreme Court justices are ignoring the Purcell Principle, a legal precedent that discourages courts from ruling on voting procedures too close to an election. • The Purcell Principle exists specifically to prevent the chaos that occurs when voting rules are changed shortly before citizens cast their ballots.

• Updated election forecasts show three governor contests shifting toward Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 vote. • Democratic victories in these races could shift the national balance from a narrow Republican edge to a 26-24 majority.

• The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked in Thailand following a 286-day deployment. • The vessel arrived in Southeast Asia after participating in security operations in the Middle East.

• The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2025-2026 term by issuing rulings that impact state and territorial governments. • The Court released approximately 68 decisions and several emergency orders covering topics like federalism, immigration, and executive authority.