Reform officials admit they 'defend the indefensible' after allegations against party figures

ITV News · Daniel Hewitt · 2026-10-15 18:59 UTC

ITV Exposure gained unprecedented access to Reform’s Westminster headquarters, sending an undercover reporter inside the party in January 2026.

Warning: This article contains racist and offensive language.

An undercover investigation inside Reform UK’s political operation has found senior party officials saying they have to "defend the indefensible", with Nigel Farage told he was "protecting" one Reform candidate accused of allegedly racist views.

ITV Exposure gained unprecedented access to Reform’s Westminster headquarters, sending an undercover reporter inside the party in January 2026, where she worked as a press officer. She secretly recorded conversations between Reform officials as they dealt with multiple accusations of racism by Reform councillors and candidates.

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