Prime Minister labels Reform ‘cowards’ for banning journalists from speaking to council chief
Prime Minister questions Reform party’s commitment to free speech
- Sir Keir Starmer criticised Reform UK, labelling them "cowards" and questioning their commitment to free speech.
- The Labour leader's comments followed reports that Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire had prohibited journalists from speaking to them.
- Starmer accused Reform UK of lacking the courage to engage with media outlets that would hold them accountable.
- He also highlighted Reform UK showcasing individuals who claim vaccines cause cancer, and suggested Nigel Farage is driven by "the politics of grievance".
- Mick Barton, Reform UK's Nottinghamshire County Council leader, clarified that the ban only applied to him, but confirmed press releases would still not be sent to the publication.