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Owen Jones accuses Reform UK of hypocrisy over 'hate preacher' row
Original: After the TV exposé, see Reform’s fixation with ‘hate preachers’ as the stinking hypocrisy it really is | Owen Jones htt
Guardian columnist Owen Jones argues that Reform UK's campaign against so-called 'hate preachers' is hypocritical, following a television exposé. Writing after an ITV investigation into extremism linked to the party's rhetoric, he claims Reform ignores far-right extremism while fixating on Muslim figures, and urges readers to view the party's stance as political opportunism rather than genuine concern about hate speech.
Why now: An ITV exposé has reignited debate about Reform UK's rhetoric on extremism, prompting sharp commentary from prominent left-wing voices.
Owen JonesReform UKNigel FarageITVThe Guardian
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- After the TV exposé, see Reform’s fixation with ‘hate preachers’ as the stinking hypocrisy it really is | Owen Jones https://www. theguardian.com/commentisfree/ 2026/oct/19/reform-itv-hate-preachers-far-right-extremism-nigel-farage # HateCrime # TheFarRight #… · theguardian_us_opinion@halo.nu
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