The result of normalising Reform’s ideas? Neighbour is turned against neighbour | Nesrine Malik
The article discusses the rise of Reform UK and its impact on ethnic minorities in England. It highlights the troubling rhetoric from Reform representatives that dehumanizes immigrants and minorities. The author argues that this normalization of harmful ideas has led to increased suspicion and division within communities.
- ▪A newly elected Reform councillor made a derogatory comment about Nigerians in town.
- ▪Reform's deputy leader dismissed concerns about the party's rhetoric as 'smearing and sneering'.
- ▪The party's policies reflect a broader culture of anti-immigration sentiment in UK politics.
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Illustration: R Fresson/The GuardianView image in fullscreen Illustration: R Fresson/The GuardianOpinionReform UKThe result of normalising Reform’s ideas? Neighbour is turned against neighbourNesrine Malik‘Concern’ about immigration has now morphed into policing how ethnic minorities exist in our communitiesMon 18 May 2026 01.00 EDTShareTurn away, for a moment, from Westminster and the battle to be the next prime minister – and towards the lives of the ethnic minorities and immigrants who live in England and who just saw many parts of their country turn turquoise at the May local elections.
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