Robert Jenrick, a senior figure within the Reform party, acknowledged the challenges in completely eliminating problematic individuals amid a controversy over racism and sexism within the party ranks. Speaking ahead of an ITV documentary scheduled to air on Monday, Jenrick emphasized the difficulty of establishing a "fool-safe" vetting system for candidates.

The remarks came as the party faces renewed scrutiny following an undercover investigation that recorded several Reform councillors making offensive remarks. The footage reportedly includes councillors referring to Black children as "animals," making sexist comments, and suggesting the King should be beheaded for being a secret Muslim. These revelations have prompted a number of resignations from within the party.

In an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Jenrick compared the current scandal to past cases at the BBC, including the exposure of presenters involved in sexual abuse. He argued that no organisation can guarantee complete knowledge of every individual’s conduct. “We are doing absolutely everything we can and we are doing more, I believe, than other political parties,” he said.

Jenrick also criticized ITV’s role in the investigation, accusing the broadcaster of deceptive tactics, including falsifying documents and investing significant resources, presumably with the goal of implicating Reform leader Nigel Farage. He defended Farage as a long-standing opponent of racism and extremist ideologies, stating that he has done more than most to shield politics from such influences.

The upcoming ITV documentary, titled *Undercover: A Year in Reform*, promises to delve further into the internal culture within the party and will be broadcast Monday evening. The investigation and its fallout have intensified debates over party oversight and candidate vetting processes amid growing concerns about discriminatory views in British politics.