Farage defends Reform vetting after councillors filmed making racist remarks
Nigel Farage has defended Reform UK's vetting procedures after undercover filming showed party councillors and candidates using racist, violent and sexist language. BBC News
The footage was gathered by ITV's Exposure team in an undercover investigation into Reform UK, led by Mr Farage. ITV News
According to ITV, reporters secretly recorded elected Reform officials across England and Wales. The broadcaster said the material captured violent, racist and sexist language. ITV News
The investigation was published on 14 October. Reuters reported that several members of the party, including elected local politicians, were filmed making racist and sexual remarks. Reuters
Three Reform UK councillors have quit since the filming was made public. The departures followed reporting on violence, misogyny and racist views in the footage. The Guardian
Mr Farage said the party's vetting remained in place. His comments came as the party faced criticism over the remarks caught on camera. BBC News
Councillors are elected representatives on local authorities, which run services such as planning, housing and social care. Reform UK holds seats on councils in England and Wales, where local government is devolved.
