Tice ethics inquiry over Israel trip

Richard Tice, deputy leader of United Kingdom — Reform UK, is under investigation by the United Kingdom — Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over whether he should have verbally declared a September 2025 trip to Israel sponsored by Reform Friends of Israel before speaking in a June 22 Canada — House of Commons of Canada debate on 'pro-Israel influence.' The inquiry, opened July 28 and made public Monday, examines a potential breach of rule six of the code of conduct. Tice rejected the complaint, calling it politically motivated and stemming from his opposition to antisemitism, and alleged it was filed by an 'antisemitic anti-Israel lobby group.' The debate followed a petition with over 100,000 signatures. Tice defended parliamentary friendship groups and praised Keir Starmer's antisemitism efforts. Mark Simpson defended Tice, alleging an establishment smear. The investigation is ongoing.