Reform candidate filmed saying asylum seekers should be put in ‘concentration camps’

A controversial figure linked to Reform UK made explicit remarks about British identity and asylum policy during an undercover investigation by ITV, suggesting Muslims could not be considered British and advocating for the detention of asylum seekers in what he called "concentration camps." The footage forms part of a broader probe into the party, which has already faced allegations of "appalling behaviour" and "extreme racism" from the broadcaster. The investigation raises further questions about the party’s stance on immigration and integration amid ongoing scrutiny of its rhetoric.

Would-be MP recorded telling undercover reporter in ITV investigation that Muslims could not be British A would-be Reform UK MP told an undercover reporter that Muslims could not be British and asylum seekers should be put in “concentration camps”. The comments were recorded as part of the undercover investigation by ITV that has already seen Reform accused of “appalling behaviour” and “extreme racism”. Continue reading...