Reform activist suspended after reportedly saying Muslims cannot be British
Summary
Reform UK has suspended a party activist after a video showed him saying Muslims cannot be British. The party is also investigating two councillors caught on tape supporting violence. Reform UK says it is improving its candidate checks and denies racism in the party.Key Facts
- Reform UK suspended activist Jason Powell, who said Muslims and British identity “cannot mix.”
- Powell also said illegal migrants should be kept in “concentration camps” if they cannot be sent back.
- Two Reform councillors, David Kerr and Adam Parkins, were filmed endorsing violent actions, including mass shootings and executions.
- The footage was recorded by an ITV undercover reporter and will be shown in a documentary.
- Reform UK is investigating these members and improving how it vets candidates.
- The party denies racism and says it has no place in Reform UK.
- Reform MP Robert Jenrick said all political parties have some problematic members but praised Reform for acting quickly.
- Reform UK is pursuing legal action against ITV and the documentary maker over the undercover report.
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