Reform UK's number two is the subject of a parliamentary inquiry in the United Kingdom

Richard Tice, vice-president of the Reform UK party, is under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for a possible breach of the obligation to declare interests.

The UK's parliamentary standards watchdog announced on Monday the opening of an investigation into Richard Tice, deputy leader of the populist Reform UK party. The body published the information on its official website, without specifying the exact nature of the alleged misconduct.

The investigation concerns a possible breach of the obligation to declare an interest, a fundamental rule that applies to all elected officials sitting in Westminster. It was opened on July 28 and will be conducted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, Daniel Greenberg.

No further details have been released regarding the precise circumstances of the case. The institution has also not indicated a timeline for the conclusion of its work.