Nigel Farage seeks to distance himself from ‘bad apples’ in Reform party

Leader again forced to defend past remarks amid allegations of prejudice in party and candidate's resignation

Nigel Farage has sought to distance himself from bad apples" in Reform UK amid continuing allegations of prejudice in its ranks and the resignation of a candidate who cited concerns about the behaviour and conduct of others in the party.

The Reform UK leader was forced to continue defending his own past remarks about individuals ranging from Vladimir Putin to Andrew Tate as the general election campaign entered its final week.