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Farage Defends Reform UK Vetting After Controversial Resignations

3/31/2026

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Nigel Farage, Reform UK's leader, defended vetting amid criticism after incidents involving party candidates.
Corey Edwards, a Welsh Senedd candidate, resigned after a photo surfaced showing him performing a Nazi salute.
Farage acknowledged past vetting shortcomings and said Reform UK is now more rigorous than other parties.
Reform UK suspended Chris Parry for offensive comments about a Jewish community.
The home affairs spokesman said they have vetted over 8,000 candidates.

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Nigel Farage, Reform UK's leader, defended vetting amid criticism after incidents involving party candidates.
Corey Edwards, a Welsh Senedd candidate, resigned after a photo surfaced showing him performing a Nazi salute.
Farage acknowledged past vetting shortcomings and said Reform UK is now more rigorous than other parties.
Reform UK suspended Chris Parry for offensive comments about a Jewish community.
The home affairs spokesman said they have vetted over 8,000 candidates.