Police investigate allegation Reform mayor Luke Campbell showed staff member sexual images

Police are investigating an allegation that Reform UK mayor Luke Campbell showed four naked and sexualised images of himself to a female member of staff at his desk in Hull in May. Campbell denies the allegation, has not been arrested or charged, and the claims could put his political career under pressure.

The woman is reported to have felt shocked and humiliated, and a colleague is said to have witnessed the incident. Her offer of permanent employment was withdrawn three weeks later; she alleges this followed her rejection of unwanted sexual contact, while the authority says complaints must be handled fairly and independently. Campbell’s party describes the allegation as part of a meritless workplace dispute, and internal proceedings are under way.