Reform UK Council Leader Accused of Racism
Update: 2025-12-04
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Reform UK council leader Ian Cooper faces racism accusations due to alleged social media posts, including describing London Mayor Sadiq Khan as a narcissistic Pakistani and suggesting a Black British lawyer should Fd off back to Nigeria. These comments, along with others, have sparked backlash and an internal investigation. Cooper, who previously served as Nigel Farages parliamentary candidate, is also accused of attacking Justice Secretary David Lammy and claiming migrants aim to colonize the UK. The anti-racism group Hope Not Hate exposed these posts, raising questions about Reform UKs vetting processes and stance on diversity.
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