Reform aide reportedly sought candidate’s expulsion amid racist-remarks scandal

Summary

A senior aide to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pushed to have Chris Parry thrown out of the party, according to a TV documentary, the Financial Times reports. The Guardian says Reform UK councillors and candidates were filmed making racist and extreme comments, while BBC News reports the party faced criticism after councillors were filmed making racist comments. Euronews describes the footage as a fresh scandal for the party.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   14 Oct 2026, 19:36 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Reform UK councillors and candidates were filmed making racist and extreme comments.

2. BBC

   14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that Reform faced criticism after councillors were filmed making racist comments.

3. Euronews

   15 Oct 2026, 09:27 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews describes racist views caught on camera as a fresh scandal for the UK's Reform party.

4. Financial Times

   15 Oct 2026, 21:05 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that a TV documentary said a senior aide to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pushed to have Chris Parry thrown out of the party.