Reform in hot water … again

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Reform’s conference in Birmingham was soured by a Channel 4 News broadcast showing the party's leader Nigel Farage and some of his closest allies in conversations with a man purporting to arrange illicit political donations. Farage says the party has ‘broken no law’ but Reform has launched its own investigation and two top advisors have stepped down. Host Lucy Fisher hears from the FT’s acting executive news editor David Sheppard, who was at the Reform conference. Plus, political editor George Parker and economics editor Sam Fleming talk to Lucy about their exclusive interview with John Healey – and what the new Labour chancellor has planned for the country. Follow Lucy @LOS_Fisher; George @GeorgeWParker and @georgewparker.bsky.social; Sam @Sam1Fleming; David @OilSheppard Want more? John Healey puts Britain on notice for tough Budget in ‘more dangerous world’ What are the latest claims against Nigel Farage? Top Reform UK advisors to step down after donor sting Latest allegations make Reform look ridiculous Nigel Farage and Reform UK hit by illicit-funding sting The five financing scandals facing Reform James Orr and the gospel of the British right Sign up here for Ste