Robert Jenrick denies Sarah Pochin claim about ‘chauvinistic’ Reform UK
Jenrick said Reform UK has suspended or asked for resignations after ITV filmed councillors and candidates using racist language.
- Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's Treasury spokesman, denied the party is chauvinistic, responding to ITV undercover footage capturing MP Sarah Pochin complaining about the party's internal culture.
- In recorded footage, Pochin described the party as "so f***ing chauvinistic," claiming it excludes women and revealing internal tensions about male-dominated leadership.
- Separately, former Castle Bromwich councillor Chris Whelan resigned from Solihull Council on October 15, 2026, after making vulgar, misogynistic comments about female colleagues recorded by the investigation.
- Jenrick insisted Reform has "very strong vetting" and acted to "suspend or remove" offenders, contending that "all political parties have bad apples."
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch cited the investigation to justify refusing to work with Reform, stating "Reform voters are being let down by the people who claim to represent them.
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