Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – UK politics live

# Reform UK claims ITV racism exposé has left members 'psychologically damaged'

Reform UK says it has reported ITV to police over an undercover investigation into its members, claiming the broadcast left some supporters "psychologically damaged."

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and other party figures have alleged that the ITV investigation, which exposed racism within the party, caused lasting harm to members. The claim follows ITV's decision to stand by its journalism after a legal challenge from Reform UK.

The broadcaster had faced a legal challenge from the party, which argued the undercover investigation broke the law. ITV defended its reporting, maintaining that the journalism was conducted lawfully.

Reform UK's assertion that members were "psychologically damaged" has not been independently verified. No specific figures on affected members were provided in the reports.

The claim comes amid broader scrutiny of how political parties handle allegations of racism internally, with critics arguing that institutional responses can sometimes exacerbate the harm experienced by those targeted.