Robert Jenrick defended Nigel Farage after ITV footage showed Reform figures discussing racist and sexist comments, saying Farage had done more than almost anyone to oppose racism and the far right.
01Summary
- 01ITV Exposure released undercover footage showing a Reform official warning Nigel Farage that he was “protecting” a mayoral candidate accused of racist comments about David Lammy.
- 02Robert Jenrick told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that Farage had “probably done more than almost anybody else” to stand against racism and the far right.
- 03The footage also showed Sarah Pochin saying Reform officials were “so fucking chauvinistic” and that women were excluded.
- 04Earlier ITV clips showed Reform councillor Alan Feeney calling Asian homeowners “parasites” and saying no more than 1% of the British population could be non-white.
- 05Farage is heard telling adviser Ed Sumner that a candidate “must apologise to Lammy” and later saying “just take the … deal” after being told he was “protecting him”.
02Why it matters
The story adds to pressure on Reform UK over claims that it has given a platform to people with racist or extremist views. It also matters because it tests Farage’s promises to vet and remove “extremists” and “bigots” from the party.
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