UK Lawmaker Calls Ethics Investigation a "Kangaroo Court," Testing Parliament's Rules

In July 2026, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin called the investigation into Nigel Farage's unreported gifts a "kangaroo court" — meaning a fake, unfair trial. Parliament's rules only work if lawmakers accept them. When MPs publicly reject ongoing investigations, the system weakens, and others may decide it's cheaper to attack the process than cooperate.