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Farage and Voaden: war of words over an alleged altercation in the House of Commons

A conflict between Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Liberal Democrat Caroline Voaden surfaced almost six months after the State Opening of Parliament: Farage explained his absence from the budget statement by a 'physical altercation', while Voaden said she was the person involved and claimed he 'shoved' her. Reform denies it, and the video does not provide conclusive evidence.

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Farage defends Reform UK candidate vetting after undercover filming of councillors' racist remarks

ITV News has published undercover footage gathered over a year in which Reform UK councillors and candidates make racist, sexist and offensive remarks. Nigel Farage said the party vets candidates 'at a much higher level' but 'you cannot vet future comments'. Solihull deputy mayor Alan Finn called Asian residents 'parasites'; he and other figures have left the party or been suspended. Leaders of other parties condemned what happened.

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Reform UK scandal: ITV hidden-camera footage shows racist remarks by party councillors and candidates

ITV News' investigation 'Undercover: A Year in Reform', based on more than a year of hidden-camera footage, recorded racist, cruel and sexist remarks by several Reform UK councillors and candidates. The party said investigations and suspensions have begun; leader Nigel Farage had previously promised to root out 'rotten apples'. Opposition parties criticised Reform.

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