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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Haygarth

Reform accused of not paying winners of energy bills contest

  • Reform UK's energy bill competition, which promised to cover a winning street's energy bills for a year, is facing scrutiny.
  • June from Wigan was announced as the winner, but the win was questioned after a photo resurfaced suggesting Nigel Farage knew the couple from a 2019 Brexit Party event.
  • Despite Reform's promise to pay for every home on the winning street, St Malo Road, some residents claim they have not received their prize.
  • Reports indicate only homes on one half of the street received letters detailing how to claim the prize, leaving others feeling excluded.
  • Reform UK said they were unable to deliver all letters on the day of their visit but confirmed that letters for the remaining households are “incoming” and they intend to pay for the entire road as promised.

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