Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, has apologized in the House of Commons for failing to declare a trip to Israel during a Westminster Hall debate on pro-Israel influence in UK politics.
Tice, the MP for Boston and Skegness, stated that he did not disclose the visit, which was funded by Reform Friends of Israel, when he spoke in the debate on June 22. While the trip was recorded in his register of interests, Tice acknowledged that he should have declared it during his speech, admitting this constitutes a breach of parliamentary rules.
He made the apology to the House, stating, "Whilst the trip is properly recorded in my register of interests I should have declared it during the speech. That is a breach of the rules and I apologise to this good House."
The visit to Israel occurred between September 26 and September 30, 2025, and was subsequently declared in Tice's register of interests on October 19, 2025. According to the register, the trip's estimated cost was £6,250, covering flights, accommodation, transport, and hospitality for two individuals. During his time in Israel, Tice met with the country's foreign minister and president.
Rule 6 of the parliamentary code of conduct mandates that members "must always be open and frank in declaring any relevant interest in any proceeding of the House or its committees, and in any communications with ministers, members, public officials or public office holders."
The parliamentary commissioner for standards initiated an investigation into whether Tice had violated this rule on July 28. The inquiry was extended on August 20, and the commissioner has yet to publish a decision, with the investigation remaining ongoing.