Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has asked for help identifying the
originators of a series of social media posts on X that used doctored images to
depict a confrontation between him and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage; the posts
have circulated widely in recent weeks. Bailey said the material is
unquestionably fabricated and the Bank has raised concerns with Reform UK and X.
The posts linked to a fake BBC report falsely claiming Farage confronted Bailey
on a BBC programme that never aired, included fabricated quotes accusing Bailey
of driving up living costs, and promoted an AI-driven investment platform.
Farage denied involvement. Reform UK has long criticised the Bank under Bailey,
including its bond-sales programme and proposed stablecoin regulations.
