Jenrick claims Farage has done more to stand against racism than ‘almost anybody’
Robert Jenrick has defended Reform UK leader Nigel Farage against allegations of extremism, claiming Farage has done more than most to oppose racism. This defense follows an undercover investigation by ITV that revealed party officials making racist and misogynistic remarks.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights internal political tensions and the scrutiny surrounding Reform UK's candidate vetting and party culture.
On the Today programme, Robert Jenrick (left) also claimed that Nigel Farage (right) had stood up against the far right. On the Today programme, Robert Jenrick (left) also claimed that Nigel Farage (right) had stood up against the far right. Reform UK Jenrick claims Farage has done more to stand against racism than ‘almost anybody’ Reform MP defends leader after ITV footage shows official warning Farage he is ‘protecting’ candidate over racist David Lammy comments
Prefer the Guardian on Google Robert Jenrick has sought to defend Reform UK against fresh allegations that it hosts extremists by claiming that Nigel Farage has “probably done more than almost anybody to stand against racism and the far right”.
The remarks came after Farage was berated by a Reform official for “protecting” a mayoral candidate who was accused of making racist remarks about the former Labour deputy prime minister David Lammy.
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