Electoral Commission Finds No Evidence of Electoral Law Offences in Farage's Clacton Campaign
The Electoral Commission has concluded that there is no credible evidence of potential electoral law offences in Nigel Farage's Clacton campaign and has closed the case. In a letter to Reform UK's treasurer, the Commission stated that no omissions of expenditure were identified and no further action is required.
The complaint was originally raised by ex-Reform campaigner Richard Everett, who alleged that spending had exceeded the £20,660 limit on items such as leaflets, banners, utilities, and a bar refurbishment in Clacton. Documents were passed to the Metropolitan Police, which transferred the case to Essex Police. However, Essex Police stated that the alleged offence occurred over a year ago and falls outside the statutory time limit.
As a result, Essex Police concluded that no investigation could take place due to the time limit, and Farage will not face a police inquiry. The complaint was described as politically motivated by Peter Harris, the campaign's election agent.
Nigel Farage became Reform UK leader in June 2024 and subsequently won Clacton with a majority of more than 8,000 votes.
