Reform UK says it has reported ITV to police following an undercover investigation shown in a documentary. The party says the programme includes comments and conduct it considers unlawful, and it is urging authorities to look into how the investigation was conducted and what it recorded.
Outlets frame the story around different elements of the allegations. The Daily Express emphasizes that the investigation is described by Reform as a “damning expose” and highlights claims that racist remarks, plus potential breaches of fraud and election law, were involved. Press Gazette and The Independent focus more on Reform’s assertion that the undercover journalists’ actions included “doctored” passport material and offences related to canvassing. Belfast Telegraph and other reports largely reiterate the same core claim that Reform has made a police report.
Across the coverage, the key common thread is Reform’s decision to contact police over the ITV undercover investigation, while emphasis varies on which specific alleged offences are being raised.
