Business • 2026-05-02 12:00

Reform UK MPs promote JCB pothole machine after £200k donation

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  • Category: Business
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-02 12:00 UTC
  • Sources: The Guardian Business

Investigative reporting by The Guardian reveals that Reform UK politicians, including Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson and Robert Jenrick, have repeatedly praised JCB’s new PotHole Pro machine. The coverage notes the party received a £200,000 donation from the construction equipment maker, raising questions about potential influence.

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