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Farage Admits “Loopy” and “Racist” Reform Candidates Damaged Party

In an interview ahead of the Reform UK conference in Birmingham, Farage acknowledged that "extremely racist" candidates in his party had caused "enormous damage" during previous elections. He admitted that the party's failure to vet candidates properly was a major flaw that undermined their credibility and political goals.

ITV News September 2, 2026 UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Acknowledged that some candidates were "rightly" criticized for their prejudiced behavior.
  • 02Pledged a "professionalization" of the party to prevent similar scandals in the future.
  • 03Admitted the lack of a proper party structure contributed to the candidate vetting failures.

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