Politics · 18 May 2026
Reform UK ideas turn neighbours against each other
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Concerns about immigration have reportedly shifted to policing how ethnic minorities live within British communities. This follows Reform UK's gains in May local elections, with some representatives allegedly viewing immigrants as a threat to social fabric. A newly elected councillor allegedly suggested melting Nigerians for potholes; another candidate called for Muslim deportation.
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