A Reform UK councillor claims ITV's undercover documentary may have unlawfully influenced local election results, while the broadcaster defends the investigation as being in the public interest.
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01Summary
- 01George Madgwick, Hampshire leader of Reform UK, accused ITV of electoral interference after reporters infiltrated his campaign in Portsmouth.
- 02ITV's documentary 'Undercover: A Year In Reform' filmed candidates and councillors using racist, violent and sexist language.
- 03Madgwick admitted supporting the Portsmouth Patriots anti-immigration group but denied membership.
- 04Undercover reporters campaigned in four seats, three of which Reform narrowly lost, according to Madgwick.
- 05ITV said the programme complied with broadcasting regulations and was in the public interest; the Electoral Commission said potential offences are for police.
02Why it matters
This matters because it raises questions about media influence on local elections and the vetting of candidates in a party seeking electoral growth.
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