Reform UK accused of embracing racism over its pick for head of student organisation

Reform UK is facing accusations of embracing racism following its appointment of Matthew Goodwin as the honorary president of its new student organization, Students4Reform. Goodwin, a hard-right activist and Reform UK supporter, has previously asserted that individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds born and raised in the UK are not necessarily British. His controversial views were amplified by his comments following a mass stabbing incident. After linking the attack to "mass uncontrolled immigration," Goodwin responded to criticism by stating that even being born and raised in the UK doesn't automatically make someone British, drawing parallels to the 7/7 bombers who were British citizens. He further argued that individuals who commit violent acts, regardless of their passport, are "not one of us" and suggested that immigrants don't always adopt British culture upon receiving citizenship. Political figures have strongly condemned Goodwin's remarks. Max Wilkinson, the Liberal Democrats’ home affairs spokesperson, labeled Goodwin's rhetoric as racist and urged Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to strip Goodwin of his role, warning that failure to do so would confirm the party embraces racism. A Labour spokesperson also criticized the appointment, stating that Nigel Farage has a pattern of inaction regarding racist remarks within his party and called for him to disassociate Reform UK from su... download the app to read more