Convicted fraudster George Cottrell reportedly transferred over $2 million to his mother, Fiona Cottrell, days before she made significant donations to the Reform UK party, raising questions about the funding's origins.

George Cottrell, an aide to Nigel Farage, and his mother Fiona Cottrell have reportedly been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police as part of an investigation into donations made to Reform UK before the 2024 election.