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Reform UK’s rapid expansion has exposed serious vetting failures, as the party struggles to manage misconduct and inappropriate remarks among its growing ranks.
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Vetting candidates is a tricky process but Reform can’t seem to get it right
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Charges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansionSpeaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel Farage’s jovial and upbeat mood suddenly switched. Why, he was asked, was a Reform UK councillor who was arrested in January over multiple alleged sexual offences still in his role nearly 10 months later?“I have no idea,” Farage replied icily. “I was told yesterday, and I wasn’t very happy.” Continue reading...
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