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Reform UK's Goodwin Faces Harassment Allegation, Denies Wrongdoing

2/20/2026

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Story summary

Matt Goodwin, Reform UK's candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection, faced a GB News staffer’s allegation that his comments were inappropriate and sexual harassment, raised in 2025.
Goodwin apologized for the incident and denied wrongdoing.
Nigel Farage, Reform UK's leader, was informed of the complaint before Goodwin's selection.
GB News conducted an inquiry and found no formal disciplinary action.
Goodwin described the incident as a minor workplace miscommunication.

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Story summary

Matt Goodwin, Reform UK's candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection, faced a GB News staffer’s allegation that his comments were inappropriate and sexual harassment, raised in 2025.
Goodwin apologized for the incident and denied wrongdoing.
Nigel Farage, Reform UK's leader, was informed of the complaint before Goodwin's selection.
GB News conducted an inquiry and found no formal disciplinary action.
Goodwin described the incident as a minor workplace miscommunication.