The UK’s elections watchdog has ruled out opening an investigation into the constituency campaign spending of Nigel Farage, saying there is no evidence that electoral rules were breached.
The Electoral Commission said it had reviewed complaints and information relating to Farage’s campaign during the recent general election but found no grounds to launch a formal inquiry. Under UK law, constituency spending must remain within strict limits, with candidates required to accurately declare campaign costs.
Critics had questioned whether activities linked to Farage’s wider party campaign may have benefited his local candidacy without being properly attributed to constituency spending. The commission said the material it examined did not meet the threshold for further action.
Farage, a prominent figure in British politics and leader of Reform UK, welcomed the decision, describing the allegations as politically motivated. Party officials said the ruling confirmed that campaign activities were conducted in line with electoral law.
The commission emphasised that it will continue to monitor campaign finance compliance across all parties and candidates, adding that it would act if new evidence emerged. The decision brings an end to weeks of speculation surrounding Farage’s spending but is unlikely to quiet broader debate over campaign finance transparency in UK elections.
