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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn

Reform UK councillors face allegations of sharing far-right and Islamophobic content

Nigel Farage holds his hands up to a supporter and smiles
The Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, speaks to supporters in Runcorn and Helsby after winning the byelection. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty

Up to 12 newly elected Reform UK councillors are facing allegations of sharing social media content ranging from support for the far right to explicitly Islamophobic comments.

They include councillors at three different county councils who have shared social media content from Britain First, a far-right party known for staging provocative marches and stunts.

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