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From former officials jailed after taking bribes to push pro-Putin propaganda, through to local councillors being expelled for offensive tweets, and leader Nigel Farage being accused of high school racism, Reform UK is struggling to stay scandal free. Will the party be able to weather the storm? Or will the waves of allegations start to shift the polls?
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Guest: Aubrey Allegretti, chief political correspondent, The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Shabnam Grewal, Harry Stott.
Read more: Nigel Farage referred to police over Clacton campaign expenses
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