Lammy Urges Farage to 'Clean Up' Reform Amid Racism Row
Labour's David Lammy accuses Nigel Farage of tolerating '1950s-style hate' in Reform UK and vows not to be cowed by racist abuse.
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Broadcaster Sangita Myska says Nigel Farage has emboldened racist abuse online
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Lord Offord Defects to Reform UK as Farage Ducks Racism Questions at Falkirk Rally
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