“Reform UK pushed back against claims that a photo posted by its deputy leader Richard Tice was generated using AI.”

Reform UKStatementApril 21, 2026Read the original

A Reform spokesperson responded after analysts said a campaign photo posted by Richard Tice showed signs of AI manipulation.

Our verdict

True

Reform said the photo was real but had been 'slightly edited using AI', mainly to brighten it.

What we found

Peryton Intelligence said the image was almost certainly AI-manipulated. A Reform spokesperson denied the campaigners or the photo were fake, saying the posted version was edited with AI to increase brightness, and the original was sent to reporters. Reform did push back, while accepting some AI editing.

The evidence

1 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
Reform denied the campaigners or photo were fake but said it was slightly edited using AI. [1]
Background
The Canary reported the AI claims and Reform's response. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Left Foot Forward, The Canary. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Left Foot Forward · Richard Tice shares AI-manipulated photo of Reform activists on the campaign trail
[2]The Canary · Richard Tice AI

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