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Cambridge University investigates professor over Reform UK donation claims

Cambridge University is investigating associate professor James Orr after a video appeared to show him trying to circumvent electoral laws on foreign political donations. Orr, Reform UK's suspended head of policy, allegedly suggested a US company pay for polling, which is illegal under British law. He and another aide resigned on Friday, ahead of an internal party inquiry into the allegations.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 September 2026 at 7:56

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