Nigel Farage has been found to have sold personalised videos endorsing a neo-Nazi event, repeating far-right slogans, and supporting a man convicted for his role in a far-right riot. The revelations come from an investigation by the Guardian into the Reform UK leader's use of the Cameo platform, where he has produced over 4,000 videos since 2021.
In one video, Farage promoted an event by a Canadian neo-Nazi group, calling it “the best thing that ever happened.” The clip was used in propaganda alongside fascist salutes and antisemitic imagery. Farage charged £141 for that video. In another, he recorded a message for Ben Tavener, who had received a 16-month sentence for violent disorder during the August 2024 riots in Bristol. Farage told him to “keep acting in the right way,” charging £155.
The Guardian analysed 4,366 clips, finding dozens where Farage made videos for users expressing far-right or offensive views, including support for the National Front and anti-Gypsy sentiments. Some videos also contained misogynistic remarks about left-wing politicians, such as a comment about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s breasts, and references to antisemitic conspiracy theories.
A spokesperson for Farage said: “Mr Farage has recorded many thousands of videos for genuine supporters... At that scale, the occasional mistake can occur.” They added that the videos “should not be treated as political statements or campaign activity” and that Farage “has long been clear in his opposition to extremism and political violence.”
The videos could damage Farage, whose party leads in UK polls, raising questions about his relationship with the far right. Farage has earned at least £374,893 from Cameo, often charging around £85 per video for innocuous messages, but the investigation highlights a pattern of accepting money from controversial figures.
