politics
March 29, 2026
Reform insiders fear links to extreme figures such as Andrew Tate will scare off voters
Nigel Farage has called Tate an ‘important voice’ for young men and held back from criticising his misogynistic views
TL;DR
- Reform UK is reportedly trying to end associations with controversial right-wing figures such as Andrew Tate and Tommy Robinson.
- Insiders believe these links could taint the party's credibility and alienate mainstream voters, especially women.
- Nigel Farage previously called Andrew Tate an 'important voice' for 'emasculated' young men.
- Polling indicates that newer Reform voters, and particularly women, have strong negative approval ratings for both Tate and Robinson.
- The party struggles with its association with Tommy Robinson, despite stating he is not welcome as a member.
- Other figures like Lady Victoria Hervey and Holly Valance, known for controversial statements, have also been seen at Reform events or supporting the party.
- The association with extreme online personalities is seen as a risk to Reform's ability to attract wavering voters who might find the party too extreme.
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