Reform UK Deputy Embroiled in Tax Scandal

Richard Tice , the Deputy Leader of Reform UK, is facing allegations that around £100,000 in corporation tax was not paid over the period from 2020 to 2022 . The claims were reported by The Sunday Times , which said the issue relates to a group of companies linked to Tice’s business activities.

According to the report, Tice operated four shell companies that allegedly did not pay corporation tax on profits during the timeframe cited. The report said the entities were set up to receive dividends from Tice’s property investment firm and then move funds onward to a parent company.

The report also said that one of the companies, Tisun Investments Ltd , transferred £1,113,000 to Reform UK during the same period. The report did not provide further detail in the material provided on how the transfer related to the tax allegations, but it placed the donation within the broader corporate structure described.

Tice responded on X , arguing that pursuing tax efficiency is part of corporate responsibility. He also said that a long career can involve mistakes, and added that if figures need to be checked again, he would correct any discrepancies and pay any amounts owed.

In his response, Tice described the reporting as a “smear campaign” and suggested it involved cooperation with the Labour Party . Separately, Labour Party Chair Anna Turley criticised Tice’s credibility and called for Nigel Farage to address whether Tice should remain in a senior role at Reform UK, pointing to Tice’s statement that there could be a shortfall in tax paid.

The allegations arrive in a politically sensitive context for Reform UK, where questions about leadership and party funding can carry reputational consequences. The situation also touches on broader scrutiny of corporate structures and tax compliance, issues that can influence public trust and political debate, particularly when senior political figures are involved.

Key uncertainties remain based on the information provided, including whether any tax is ultimately determined to be due, how any calculations were made, and whether any official review is under way. Tice has said he is prepared to resolve any errors if the numbers require rechecking, while critics have pressed for clarity on his position within the party.