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Reform UK Investigates Council Candidate's Inflammatory Social Media Posts

4/17/2026

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Reform UK is investigating social media posts by council candidate Ricky Hodges of East Sussex.
Hodges posted inflammatory remarks about Muslims and threats against political figures, including claims that Muslims exploit the benefits system and violent comments about the Mayor of London.
Nigel Farage said Reform UK would look into the matter but did not specify actions, and he noted the party has tightened vetting processes.
The local election is scheduled for May 7.

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Reform UK is investigating social media posts by council candidate Ricky Hodges of East Sussex.
Hodges posted inflammatory remarks about Muslims and threats against political figures, including claims that Muslims exploit the benefits system and violent comments about the Mayor of London.
Nigel Farage said Reform UK would look into the matter but did not specify actions, and he noted the party has tightened vetting processes.
The local election is scheduled for May 7.