Reform UK’s election spending has come under scrutiny after recent filings revealed surprising luxury purchases. According to Electoral Commission records, the party spent £350 on champagne at a high-end lunch. Additionally, receipts show a £989-a-night hotel stay with hefty room service charges.
Moreover, Reform UK’s election spending included a £1,703 lunch at The Shard in May 2024. The bill covered set-course meals for four, a £352 magnum of champagne, and multiple premium drinks. Similarly, a June 2024 invoice revealed a £1,367 stay at Sea Containers Hotel, including £205 in minibar expenses.
However, party sources clarified that these costs were not linked to Nigel Farage or other senior figures. Instead, they blamed a former member who has since left. Meanwhile, Reform UK’s election spending also included over £200,000 paid to a company co-owned by David Bull, then-deputy leader.
Oak Hall Studios, Bull’s firm, charged £8,000 for consultancy during the campaign. A party spokesperson defended the expenses, stating the company provided essential live-streaming services. They emphasized that the costs covered contractors, equipment, and operational needs.
Furthermore, Reform UK faced questions about constituency-related expenses. For example, a staff member invoiced £1,000 for campaigning in Boston and Skegness. Another £1,500 charge covered an apartment for Richard Tice’s campaign manager.
The party insisted these were national campaign costs, not local candidate expenses. They argued the staff supported broader party goals, not just Tice’s candidacy. Similarly, a £258 hotel bill in Clacton was labeled as national spending for campaign personnel.
Reform UK spent roughly £5.5 million during the election, matching the Liberal Democrats. In contrast, the Conservatives spent £23 million, while Labour led with £30 million. Despite the lower total, Reform UK’s election spending has drawn attention for its luxury items and internal payments.
Supporters, however, argue the expenses were necessary for a competitive campaign. As debates continue, Reform UK’s election spending remains a hot topic in political circles.
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