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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Haygarth

Two Reform aides ‘permanently suspended’ over donations scandal

  • Robert Jenrick has told Times Radio that two senior Reform aides have been “permanently suspended” from their roles.
  • This comes after undercover journalism appeared to show James Orr and Dan Jukes discussing how to disguise foreign donations .
  • Jenrick confirmed to Times Radio at the Reform party conference that an investigation will be carried out into their conduct, and stated that the pair have been “permanently suspended”.
  • Jenrick added that party leader Nigel Farage had “acted very swiftly” after seeing the footage, and described some of Orr and Jukes’ comments as “very disappointing and inappropriate”.
  • When pushed for clarity on exactly what action has been taken against Orr and Jukes, Jenrick said: “Well, they have left the conference. They’ve been suspended from their roles.”

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