Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Reform UK is facing further questions about its vetting procedures for candidates, after undercover filming broadcast by ITV News.
TL;DR
- Undercover filming by ITV News has raised new questions about Reform UK's candidate vetting.
- A local party chairman reportedly advised an undercover reporter to delete social media posts supporting Tommy Robinson.
- A former Reform candidate claims he failed the party's vetting process twice but was subsequently allowed to stand.
- Reform UK states it has improved vetting procedures and acknowledges that a 'handful of individuals' might slip through.
- The party accused ITV of using 'extreme methods of deception' in its investigation.
- Nigel Farage previously vowed more rigorous vetting after previous candidate issues.
- Reform UK maintains there is no room for racism within the party and respects due process.