The deputy leader of the British political party Reform UK is under inquiry following a September 2025 trip to Israel, during which flights, accommodation and hospitality were arranged by the pro‑Israel organisation Reform Friends of Israel, according to JPost.com – The Jerusalem Post.
The investigation centers on the extent of the financial support received from the lobbying group and whether it created a conflict of interest for the deputy leader’s role in the party. JPost.com reports that all travel and hospitality were provided by Reform Friends of Israel, though it does not detail the amounts involved or the specific dates of the trip. No statements from the deputy leader or the party have yet been released.
The inquiry is significant because it touches on the broader issue of foreign influence and lobbying in UK politics, a topic that has seen heightened scrutiny amid concerns about political parties’ ties to international advocacy groups.