Reform UK, a party founded by Nigel Farage, faces accusations of being infiltrated by far-right groups. This concern arose after two leaders from extremist organizations urged their supporters to join the party and push it towards more extreme views.
Key Figures Involved
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David Clews: A conspiracy theorist known for promoting Holocaust denial and antisemitic content on social media. In an online video, he claimed that Reform UK was "the only game in town" for those wanting Britain to leave the European Union. Although not affiliated with Reform UK, he has encouraged his followers to join the party and attend its events.
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Mark Collett: Co-founder of the far-right group Patriotic Alternative (PA), Collett also called on his supporters to join Reform UK. PA is known for its admiration of Adolf Hitler and its use of racist language regarding immigrants. Many critics deem the group’s ideology unacceptable.
Reform UK’s Stance
Reform UK asserts that it does not tolerate extremism or racism within its ranks. However, critics argue that the party’s vetting process is insufficient to prevent infiltration by far-right groups like PA.
Concerns Raised by Labour Against Antisemitism
Labour Against Antisemitism has highlighted that PA members have participated in violent protests against Jewish communities across Europe since 2008. Notably, several high-profile politicians, including Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders, have publicly endorsed PA’s ideology.
Local Election Candidates
The BBC reported that at least five candidates standing for Reform UK in the upcoming local elections had previously shared posts praising extremists or expressing racist views.
- One candidate was suspended for sharing material linked to Patriotic Alternative but later resigned as branch chairman, returning as an ordinary member after some time.
- Another candidate stepped down due to concerns about their past affecting others associated with them. This individual was later seen on United News Network alongside Mark Collett and David Clews.
Conclusion
In response to these allegations, a spokesperson for Reform UK stated: "We do not tolerate extremism or racism within our ranks." The party’s commitment to this stance will be closely scrutinized as it navigates these serious accusations.
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