Shocking absolutely nobody, the Times today revealed that Reform UK has likely ‘forgotten’ to pay VAT on its various branded tat and tickets. ‘Easy stuff’ – unless your VAT has anything to do with ReformPolitical parties don’t have to pay tax on money from donations or membership fees. However, the law requires them to pay VAT on things like merchandise and event tickets when they make more than £90k a year. Worse still, when the Times approached Reform to ask it about the missing VAT, the party didn’t bother to respond. Fortunately for Reform UK, it has plenty of practice weathering tax-avoidance scandals.

Source: The Times October 20, 2025 20:54 UTC