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Farage dismisses Reform candidate’s misogyny as ‘a few laddish things on social media’

During a press conference, Nigel Farage dismissed offensive social media comments made by a Reform UK candidate as mere 'pub talk.' His refusal to condemn the misogynistic remarks has drawn significant criticism from political opponents.

The Independent 2026-08-03 UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Dismissed candidate's misogynistic comments as 'laddish' and 'pub talk'
  • 02Faced criticism for failing to take disciplinary action against the candidate

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