At least five Reform councillors joined Patriot Platform Facebook group, campaigners reveal
Balaclava-wearing protesters blocking roads in Dover earlier this month. Photograph: Ay_audits/YoutubeView image in fullscreenBalaclava-wearing protesters blocking roads in Dover earlier this month. In a welcome for new members, they were tagged in by their handle, which wouldn’t be possible if they were not members, as it’s a closed groupAt least 14 other Reform councillors were invited to join the group.
- ▪Balaclava-wearing protesters blocking roads in Dover earlier this month.
- ▪Photograph: Ay_audits/YoutubeView image in fullscreenBalaclava-wearing protesters blocking roads in Dover earlier this month.
- ▪In a welcome for new members, they were tagged in by their handle, which wouldn’t be possible if they were not members, as it’s a closed groupAt least 14 other Reform councillors were invited to join the group.
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Balaclava-wearing protesters blocking roads in Dover earlier this month. Photograph: Ay_audits/YoutubeView image in fullscreenBalaclava-wearing protesters blocking roads in Dover earlier this month. Photograph: Ay_audits/YoutubeReform UKAt least five Reform councillors joined Patriot Platform Facebook group, campaigners revealPoliticians from Solihull, Gateshead and Kent were in online group linked to balaclava-clad immigration protestersBen Quinn and Amelia GentlemanWed 16 Sep 2026 10.30 EDTLast modified on Wed 16 Sep 2026 10.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAt least five Reform UK councillors have been members of a Facebook group linked to the far-right group involved in the blockades of Dover and Portsmouth by masked men, according to anti-fascist campaigners.It comes as Nigel…
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