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Watchdog asked to investigate Reform UK's 'suspicious' social media activity in Clacton

An independent digital monitoring group has urged the Electoral Commission to investigate a surge in 'inauthentic' social media accounts that heavily promoted Nigel Farage's recent by-election campaign. Data suggests thousands of accounts, many newly created and located outside the UK, targeted voters in the Clacton constituency with pro-Reform messaging.

The Guardian August 31, 2026 UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01A digital monitoring group identified over 5,000 'highly suspicious' bot accounts pushing pro-Reform slogans.
  • 02The Electoral Commission is being asked to review whether this activity violates rules on foreign interference and campaign spending.
  • 03Farage has dismissed the report, calling it a 'desperate attempt by the liberal elite' to undermine his victory.

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