The released footage focuses on the internal attitudes and speech of candidates and local officials associated with the Reform UK party. The investigation aims to expose the behavior of those currently holding or seeking public office, though the party has not yet issued a formal response to the specific allegations.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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ITV Probe Reveals Racist and Violent Remarks by Reform UK Candidates
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A covert media operation caught Reform UK councillors using derogatory language and suggesting the forced removal of immigrants from their homes. During an undercover investigation by ITV, party members described Muslims as "parasites" and children of ethnic minorities as "animals," with one official advocating for a "nuclear option" to drag people out of their residences and fly them to Pakistan. Reuters reported that the accompanying documentary also includes candidates making sexual and violent remarks.
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