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Reform UK scandal: undercover footage reveals racist, sexist and extremist remarks; Nigel Farage accused of protecting a candidate
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Core Event
A year-long undercover investigation by ITV, aired in October 2026, captured Reform UK members making racist, sexist and extremist comments. The documentary showed former mayoral candidate Chris Parry, a retired rear admiral, refusing to apologise for remarks that suggested former foreign secretary Boris Johnson “go home to the Caribbean” and that minority politicians lacked primary loyalty to the UK. Despite senior advisers urging his removal, party leader Nigel Farage pressed for Parry to stay, saying an apology would suffice. Parry was suspended on March 26 after additional remarks describing a Jewish neighbourhood watch as “cosplayers” and likening them to “Islamists on horseback.” The footage also recorded Reform MP Sarah Pochin describing the party press team as “f***ing chauvinistic,” councillors Alan Feeney and Dean Miller using anti-Asian and anti-Muslim slurs, and Chris Whelan making misogynistic remarks about a female colleague.
Background & Context
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, positions itself as a right-leaning alternative to the mainstream parties. The ITV documentary, *Undercover: A Year in Reform*, was released as a 90-minute film on a Sunday broadcast.
Data & Statistics
- Chris Parry – mayoral candidate suspended after racist comments.
- Sarah Pochin – Reform MP who complained about a “chauvinistic” press environment.
- Dean Miller – Bromley councillor who used anti-Muslim slurs and animalistic language for Black children.
- Chris Whelan – councillor recorded making misogynistic remarks about a female colleague.
- Jamie Campbell – candidate who joked about stopping a mosque by “buying pork chops” and “burying it in the ground.”
Official Statements & Responses
Reform UK accused ITV and Hardcash Productions of “extreme methods of deception,” alleging the undercover journalist used false identification and credentials to infiltrate party headquarters and obtain “sensitive security information.” The party said investigations were underway and some members had been suspended pending due process.
Criticism & Opposition
Verbatim Quotes
- “He must do it and move on … Tell him that from me,” — Nigel Farage
- “There is no place for any form of racism, antisemitism, discrimination in British politics, and we all should be relentless in repeating that and taking the firmest possible action.” — The Conservatives
- “This is chilling. I feel for anyone watching this tonight who is frightened to see such racism and hatred festering in their community.” — Sir Ed Davey
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Reform UK maintains that the footage does not disclose criminal wrongdoing or policy breaches, while other parties and media label the remarks as racist and extremist. The party has announced investigations but has not released findings, leaving the extent of disciplinary action unclear.
What’s Next
Reform UK says investigations are ongoing and that “due process must be followed” for any members implicated. Internal disciplinary procedures will determine whether further suspensions or expulsions occur, with outcomes expected in the coming weeks.
