Reform reports ITV to police over documentary revealing members’ racist comments

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Reform reports ITV to police over documentary revealing members’ racist comments David Lynch & Harry Taylor Wednesday 21 October 2026 13:53 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Reform UK has reported ITV , several journalists and its board of directors to the police following an undercover documentary that exposed racist remarks by party members. Home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf alleged journalists breached fraud and election law, claiming an undercover reporter doctored a passport and reporters illegally paid canvassers. The ITV expose captured Reform councillors and candidates using racist language, including describing black children as animals and an area as infested with Asian families. Mr Yusuf accused ITV of psychological warfare and manipulating party volunteers, confirming Reform UK plans to pursue relentless legal action. Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions , Andy Burnham urged all political parties to root out poison in politics and stated Reform UK has failed to take sufficient action. In full Reform says it has reported ITV to the police over undercover investigation