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Farage doubles down on allegations Reform UK was "set up" in racism scandal

Nigel Farage continued to insist his party was "set up" in a Channel 4 News investigation

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage doubled down on claims his party was "set up" after undercover filming for Channel 4 News recorded racist and homophobic remarks apparently made by some of his campaigners. Speaking at a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Question Time special, Farage pointed to previous acting experience from one of those covertly recorded to suggest his remarks had been part of an "act".

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