Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick has said he is “entirely confident” his party followed all electoral rules after reports about a wealthy backer transferring money to his mother before her donations. George Cottrell (right) with Reform leader Nigel Farage (Kirsty O'Connor/PA)“But we are entirely confident that Reform followed all electoral rules at the time when the donations were made. The money was paid to his company by Reform donor Ms Cottrell, Mr Tice has previously said. Mr Cottrell is a convicted criminal who provided funding for Nigel Farage’s security and staffing in the year before he was elected. “Reform is currently running 30 local authorities across the country which have responsibility for social care, more than any of the other political parties.