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Reform UK Candidates Post Racist Content, Farage Asked to Disavow

5/7/2026

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Investigations found Reform UK candidates posted overtly racist and Islam-friendly content online, revealing vetting flaws.
Lynn Smith reposted a graphic attacking Jews, Christians and Muslims and praised Tommy Robinson.
Mike Ferro defended a convicted driver, denounced Black Lives Matter and called protests “new totalitarians,” drawing criticism from Tory MP Louie French.
Conservative chair Kevin Hollinrake urged Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to disown the candidates as the party investigates.

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Investigations found Reform UK candidates posted overtly racist and Islam-friendly content online, revealing vetting flaws.
Lynn Smith reposted a graphic attacking Jews, Christians and Muslims and praised Tommy Robinson.
Mike Ferro defended a convicted driver, denounced Black Lives Matter and called protests “new totalitarians,” drawing criticism from Tory MP Louie French.
Conservative chair Kevin Hollinrake urged Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to disown the candidates as the party investigates.