Police review complaint over Reform UK's free energy bills competition

Police review complaint over Reform UK's free energy bills competitionParty leader Nigel Farage and Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick had delivered a bunch of flowers and a large cheque for £1,758 to a couple, said to be Reform UK supporters, in Wigan on ThursdayCommentsNewsAlexander Brown Assistant Political Editor16:54, 11 Apr 2026Updated 17:06, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesReform UK handed over £1,758 to a couple, said to be Reform UK supporters(Image: @Nigel_Farage/X)Police are reviewing a complaint about Reform UK’s offer to pay the energy bills of an entire street for a year.‌As part of a prize draw, Nigel Farage and Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick delivered a bunch of flowers and a large cheque for £1,758 to a couple, said to be Reform UK supporters, in Wigan on Thursday.‌Soon after social media users claimed Mr Farage already knew the pair, as a picture appearing to show him standing behind the couple at a 2019 Brexit Party event resurfaced. Last month Reform staged a petrol station stunt in Derbyshire, slashing fuel prices to promote a pledge on cutting fuel duty.‌READ MORE: Nigel Farage confronted over Southport attack comments on visit to the townREAD MORE: Nicola Sturgeon blasts Nigel Farage for being 'not who he pretends to be'View 2 ImagesNigel Farage insists his party has done nothing wrong(Image: Getty Images)A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “We have received a report and are currently reviewing the matter.” This is not the same as launching an investigation and it is unclear what potential offence is being looked at.Reform UK said the draw had been cleared by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). To enter the competition, entrants were asked to disclose their name, email, telephone number and how they voted as well as how they intended to vote in the next election.‌An ICO spokesperson said: “All political parties collecting personal information, including information for political campaigning, need to comply with...