Nigel Farage told to ‘come out of hiding’ over alleged election overspending

Nigel Farage was accused of overspending by Richard Everett, whom the party has characterised as a ‘disgruntled former councillor’. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA

Nigel Farage is facing a possible second investigation into allegations he overspent on his Clacton election battle by £9,000 after the official watchdog said it was assessing the claims.

The Electoral Commission was asked by Labour to look into Reform UK’s election expenses after a whistleblower told the Daily Telegraph that the party failed to declare spending on leaflets, banners, utility bills and refurbishment of a bar in its Clacton campaign office.