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Mayor Luke Campbell Investigated Over Alleged Explicit Images

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC · How we work

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Mayor Campbell Investigated

Mayor Luke Campbell (Reform UK) is under police investigation for allegedly showing naked, sexualised images to a staff member.
Humberside Police questioned Campbell under caution earlier this month, but no arrest or charges have been made.
A contractor who accepted a permanent role said the job offer was withdrawn three weeks later.
Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat leaders have urged Campbell to resign if the allegations are proven.

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Feeney Resigns After Documentary

Councillor Alan Feeney, Councillor Chris Whelan and Councillor Jamie Campbell resigned after the ITV documentary aired.
All three Castle Bromwich council seats are vacant, triggering by-elections to be scheduled.
ITV footage showed Councillor Alan Feeney calling Asian families “infested” and “parasites” and demanding their removal.
ITV footage recorded Councillor Jamie Campbell proposing pork be buried at the planned Castle Bromwich mosque to block it.

History

Historical Context

The cash-for-questions affair began in October 1994 when The Guardian reported lobbyist Ian Greer paid Conservative MPs Neil Hamilton and Tim Smith to table questions for Mohamed Al-Fayed. The scandal set a precedent among other significant later UK scandals, such as the 2009 cash-for-influence case that disclosed retainer fees of up to £120,000.

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Mayor Campbell Investigated

Mayor Luke Campbell (Reform UK) is under police investigation for allegedly showing naked, sexualised images to a staff member.
Humberside Police questioned Campbell under caution earlier this month, but no arrest or charges have been made.
A contractor who accepted a permanent role said the job offer was withdrawn three weeks later.
Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat leaders have urged Campbell to resign if the allegations are proven.

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