Farage claims activist video a ‘set up’ – Channel 4 stands by journalism

The controversy surrounding Nigel Farage and Reform UK continues to escalate as the leader faces questions about a recent Channel 4 report showing activists in his office making racist and homophobic remarks. Farage has vehemently denied any association with the individuals in question, claiming that they were planted as part of a political set up.

During a BBC Question Time leaders’ special, Farage was confronted with the question of why his party attracts racists and extremists. The audience erupted in applause as the question was posed, putting Farage on the spot to defend his party’s reputation.

Farage defended himself by stating that he has actively worked to drive out far-right elements from British politics and has never allowed extremists to join his parties. He dismissed the Channel 4 report as “unbelievable” and claimed that the activist filmed in his office was acting from the start.

In response, a spokesperson for Channel 4 News stood by their reporting, emphasizing their commitment to rigorous and impartial journalism. They clarified that the activist in question was a Reform party canvasser who was filmed covertly as part of an undercover operation.

As the controversy continues to unfold, the public is left to question the integrity of both Farage and the media reporting on the incident. With tensions running high, it remains to be seen how this latest development will impact Farage and Reform UK’s political future.