UK · 23 June 2026

Farage defends candidate's 'laddish' Vorderman comments

Nigel Farage faced tough questions on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday about Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon's past sexist remarks, including one about Carol Vorderman. Farage dismissed the comments as "banter" and "laddish things" that are heard in pubs, but said he doesn't approve of them. He also insisted he can't force people to apologise, despite being pressed on whether Kenyon should say sorry to Carol Vorderman.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 June 2026 at 12:42

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