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As Reform battled a political and media crisis beyond the confines of its conference, members inside the NEC secure zone appeared unfazed. If anything, they were infuriated by Channel 4’s undercover investigation into the party’s donation practices.
The Spectator spoke to members and activists from across the country. Asked for their reaction to the documentary, the overwhelming response was that the undercover investigation amounted to little more than an establishment stitch-up. For the Reform faithful, the stakes facing the country are simply too high to abandon the only party they believe can put Britain back on track – whatever the undercover footage revealed.
'This is politics. When you start to beat your opponents on the ballot, what do you expect them to do?'The Spectator's Noa Hoffman asked Reform party members for their reaction to a Channel 4 News investigation that has kicked off yet another donation scandal. @hoffman_noa pic.twitter.com/tAiXayJoXh— The Spectator (@spectator) September 4, 2026
One student remarked: ‘I think the timing of it is rather interesting. We all know how Channel 4 played it at the last general election. It’s looking like there could be an early election. All I’ll say is I find it quite suspect.’ Another youngster agreed: ‘I think it was just more of the same from the establishment media. They’re trying to put out these hit pieces – trying to discredit Reform.’
