The footage follows previous revelations of Reform councillors calling Muslims "parasites" and advocating for a "nuclear option" to forcibly deport ethnic minorities to Pakistan. While party defenders argue that vetting cannot detect hidden beliefs and that procedures have since been augmented, the inquiry suggests leadership was aware of the conduct. The documentary, "Undercover: A Year in Reform," premieres Sunday at 10:20pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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Nigel Farage Protected Racist Reform Candidate in Unprecedented ITV Probe
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A reporter for ITV Exposure secretly worked inside the Westminster headquarters of Reform UK starting in January 2026 as a press officer to record internal communications. The undercover investigation found senior officials admitting they had to "defend the indefensible" when managing accusations of racism, and reports that party leader Nigel Farage protected a candidate from being sacked for racist views. Reform UK responded that not all filmed individuals are party members and that investigations have commenced, including some suspensions.
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