Jenrick claims Farage has done more to stand against racism than ‘almost anybody’
Summary
Robert Jenrick, a Reform UK MP, defended Nigel Farage against claims that the party harbors extremists, saying Farage has done more than most to fight racism and far-right views. This came after an ITV investigation showed party members making racist and violent remarks, and footage of Farage protecting a candidate accused of racist comments.Key Facts
- Robert Jenrick is a Reform UK MP and the party’s Treasury spokesperson.
- Jenrick said Nigel Farage has done a lot to oppose racism and far-right politics.
- ITV’s undercover investigation revealed Reform members making racist, violent, and sexist comments.
- Nigel Farage was criticized for supporting Chris Parry, a mayoral candidate accused of making racist remarks.
- Reform temporarily suspended Chris Parry after more racist comments were revealed.
- Farage pushed for Parry to apologize to David Lammy, the former Labour deputy prime minister.
- Reform claims it vets all candidates before elections to prevent extremists from standing.
- Other Reform officials admitted sexism within the party, saying women are often excluded.
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