Matt Goodwin, Reform UK's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, was accused by a young female colleague at GB News of making inappropriate comments that she viewed as sexually harassing, the Guardian has revealed. The junior staffer complained to HR last year, alleging Goodwin made remarks about her appearance. Goodwin, 44, apologised after the complaint was raised.
The woman left GB News for unrelated reasons. Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, was reportedly told about the complaint by a senior GB News staff member before Goodwin's selection as candidate. Sources say the broadcaster investigated the grievance.
A lawyer for Goodwin confirmed the grievance, describing it as a 'minor workplace matter' resolved as a miscommunication. The investigator found both accounts credible, and no formal disciplinary action was taken. Farage reportedly dismissed the complaint as 'just Matt being Matt'.
Goodwin has faced criticism during the campaign for previous comments, including suggesting a 'biological reality' check for women and claiming UK-born ethnic minorities may not be British. He was endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Reform UK declined to comment before publication but later called the claims a 'desperate, last-minute smear' by the Guardian.
