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Reform UK mayor denies cyberflashing allegation as police investigate

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Police are investigating allegations that Reform UK Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire Luke Campbell showed a senior female officer explicit images of himself.

A police investigation is underway following allegations of cyberflashing by Luke Campbell, Reform UK Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, who took office in May 2025. The Observer reported that Campbell is alleged to have shown a senior female officer 'four fully naked and sexualised images' of himself at an office in central Hull.

The alleged victim claimed she was 'forced out of her job' in May and said she was left feeling 'shocked, embarrassed and humiliated' by the incident. According to documents seen by The Observer, written evidence stated that Campbell had called the woman over to his desk and shown her images on his computer.

Both Campbell and Reform UK firmly deny the allegations. A Reform UK spokesperson said the claims 'come from a disgruntled employee attempting to leverage a settlement in a meritless workplace dispute'. The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority said it recognises the seriousness of the reports and has established procedures for handling complaints about members and officers. With a police investigation ongoing, the authority said it would not be appropriate to comment further on individual allegations or speculate about the outcome.

Reform UK mayor denies cyberflashing allegation as police investigate
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