The claim is straightforwardly confirmed by multiple independent news sources. Nigel Farage, as Reform UK leader, wrote to the Electoral Commission "demanding" a probe into Hope Not Hate Limited over alleged breaches of electoral law, specifically related to campaign spending during the Makerfield by-election. This was reported by Civil Society (CivilSociety.co.uk), Third Sector, GB News, The National Pulse, Left Foot Forward, and Wigan Today, all corroborating that Farage sent this letter on or around 23 June 2026. The claim does not assert that any breach was found — only that Farage demanded an investigation, which is exactly what happened. Hope Not Hate responded that its campaigning was "carefully tracked so as to remain within relevant electoral law spending limits," and the Electoral Commission's response was not yet reported at the time. Sources: - Civil Society – "Farage files second Hope Not Hate complaint after charity cleared" – https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/farage-files-second-hope-not-hate-complaint-after-charity-cleared.html - The National Pulse – "Farage Demands Elections Regulator Probe Far-Left 'Hope Not Hate' for Unlawful Campaigning" – https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/06/23/farage-demands-elections-regulator-probe-far-left-hope-not-hate-for-unlawful-campaigning/ - Third Sector – "Charity cleared by commission after Farage complaint" – https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity-cleared-commission-farage-complaint/governance/article/1962712 - GB News – "Nigel Farage reports anti-Reform leaflet to charity watchdog over 'pro-Labour message'" – https://www.gbnews.com/politics/nigel-farage-hope-not-hate-makerfield-labour - Wigan Today – "Farage accuses Hope Not Hate of 'conflict of interest' over Makerfield leaflets" – https://www.wigantoday.net/news/people/farage-accuses-hope-not-hate-of-conflict-of-interest-over-makerfield-leaflets-8643934 - Left Foot Forward – "Nigel Farage in meltdown over Hope not Hate as he files a second complaint in under a month" – https://leftfootforward.org/2026/06/nigel-farage-in-meltdown-over-hope-not-hate-as-he-files-a-second-complaint-in-under-a-month/