Reform UK Racism Scandal

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 14 Oct

   A Reform councillor in the same area used racist terms as well as making sexual comments about women standing for the party.

   3 outlets · Daily Mail
2. 15 Oct

   According to ITV, Mr Miller said: "Apparently King Charles is a Muslim," before going on to suggest the monarch had betrayed the country and making remarks about beheading him.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard
3. 16 Oct

   In a statement, Reform said that "from time to time, a handful of individuals who do not share our values will initially make it through vetting" but added: "This is the same for all organisations."

   2 outlets · BBC

Coverage 12 articles

• 19 Oct ITV’s exposé of racism and misogyny in Reform? Just a few (more) bad apples | John CraceJohn Crace critiques ITV’s exposé on racism and misogyny within the Reform party, noting that no Reform MPs defended the party after the broadcast. Instead, he highlights Richard Tice's focus on British Airways losing his luggage rather than addressing the allegations. Matt Goodwin, a failed Reform candidate, attempted to defend the party but did so in an unorthodox manner, suggesting there were only a few…The Guardian
• 16 Oct Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarksAlan Feeney resigned as a Reform councillor for Solihull and Birmingham after being filmed making racist remarks about Asian homeowners during an undercover ITV investigation. The footage showed him calling Asians "parasites" and limiting their population to 1% of Britain, leading to his resignation from both councils. Feeney apologized for the offensive comments that do not reflect his true beliefs or those…The Guardian
• 16 Oct Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filmingITV News broadcast undercover footage showing an individual advising a reporter to delete social media posts supportive of far-right activist Tommy Robinson before encouraging them to apply as a council candidate for Reform UK. The report also features claims from a former Reform candidate stating they failed the party's vetting process twice but were still allowed to run as a councillor, which the party denies. In…BBC
• 15 Oct Farage is hit by fresh questions over candidate vetting after politicians demanded King's execution and made sickening racist and sexist jokesITV uncovered concerning revelations about Reform UK’s candidate vetting process, showing instances where candidates supporting far-Right figures like Tommy Robinson were initially rejected but later invited back to run in elections. The documentary also revealed sexist comments from former MP Sarah Pochin and a staff member admitting they had to reject a convicted rapist at one point. Party leader Nigel Farage…Daily Mail
• 15 Oct ‘Reform UK should take immediate action against racism’, Burnham says
  Evening Standard
• 15 Oct ‘Reform UK should take immediate action against racism’, Burnham saysITV conducted a journalistic probe revealing racist comments made by some members of Reform UK, including references to black children as “animals” and describing areas as “infested” with Asian families. The Prime Minister called for immediate action against racism in British politics and urged Reform UK to take firm steps against those who made the offensive remarks. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK…Evening Standard
• 15 Oct Nigel Farage in growing storm over 'racist' Reform councillors as one in London says King 'secretly Muslim'
  Evening Standard
• 15 Oct ‘Reform UK should take immediate action against racism’, Burnham says
  Evening Standard
• 14 Oct Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist commentsITV News released undercover footage of several Reform UK councillors and candidates using racist language over a year, criticizing the party’s leadership. The film shows a councillor calling Asian residents “parasites” and limiting non-white population to one percent. Reform acknowledged inappropriate behavior but defended its vetting process, stating that some individuals who do not align with their values…BBC
• 14 Oct Reform councillors quit after being caught on camera making violent, racist and sexist remarksThree councillors from Reform UK have resigned following an undercover investigation by ITV, which recorded them making violent, racist, and sexist remarks. Councillor Alan Feeney, newly appointed deputy mayor of Solihull Borough Council, called for the deportation of non-white British residents, while other councillors used derogatory language towards women candidates and made threats against King Charles. Reform…Daily Mail

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