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Reform UK suspends councillors after racist remarks documentary

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

ITV reporters captured Reform UK councillors and candidates making racist, sexist and violent remarks for a documentary airing 18 October 2026.
Reform UK announced investigations have begun and suspended members, citing occasional vetting lapses.
Alex Lomas claimed two rejections for sharing Tommy Robinson posts and an invitation to stand, which Reform UK denies.
Dean Miller, Alan Feeney and Chris Whelan resigned after the documentary while Jamie Campbell retained his council seat.

History

Historical Context

After UKIP, led by Nigel Farage, helped drive the 23 June 2016 EU referendum that produced a 1,269,501-vote (3.8%) Leave majority, Farage stepped down as UKIP leader on 4 July 2016 and returned as interim leader in October. ITV’s 18 October 2026 documentary shows Reform UK councillors—UKIP’s heirs—making racist remarks, prompting fresh internal probes and tighter membership controls.

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Story summary

ITV reporters captured Reform UK councillors and candidates making racist, sexist and violent remarks for a documentary airing 18 October 2026.
Reform UK announced investigations have begun and suspended members, citing occasional vetting lapses.
Alex Lomas claimed two rejections for sharing Tommy Robinson posts and an invitation to stand, which Reform UK denies.
Dean Miller, Alan Feeney and Chris Whelan resigned after the documentary while Jamie Campbell retained his council seat.

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