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MP George Freeman Reports Deepfake Video Disinformation Threat

10/19/2025

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Conservative MP George Freeman reported a deepfake video to police that falsely claimed he joined Reform UK.
The video, shared online, showed Freeman leaving the Conservative Party and claiming to join Reform UK.
Freeman denied any intention to join Reform UK.
He warned that political disinformation could disrupt democracy and that the video was a fabrication.
Norfolk Police have been contacted for comment.

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Story summary

Conservative MP George Freeman reported a deepfake video to police that falsely claimed he joined Reform UK.
The video, shared online, showed Freeman leaving the Conservative Party and claiming to join Reform UK.
Freeman denied any intention to join Reform UK.
He warned that political disinformation could disrupt democracy and that the video was a fabrication.
Norfolk Police have been contacted for comment.