Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
UK media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Sky News following harassment allegations made by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Farage claims the broadcaster infringed on his family's privacy, while Sky News maintains it was conducting legitimate journalistic inquiries.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing tension between investigative journalism, political accountability, and the privacy rights of public figures and their families.
Image source, PA Media By David Cornock and Henry Moore Published 6 minutes ago Regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Sky News over claims of harassment made by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Last month, Farage accused the broadcaster of infringing his family's privacy by sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter was living.
Reform UK made an official complaint to Ofcom, and called on Sky News to apologise on air and undertake not to seek to contact Farage's family at their homes.
In a post on Facebook on Friday, the Clacton MP said Ofcom was now investigating and that he was "appalled at the way various members of my family have been treated".
The broadcaster denied approaching Farage's daughter when he initially made the allegation.
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