Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads

The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

A fake transcript of an alleged heated interview between Nigel Farage and Laura Kuenssberg was widely shared online. The BBC confirmed the content was fake, with accompanying images containing an AI watermark. ([fullfact.org](https://fullfact.org/politics/Kuenssberg-farage-interview-fake/?utm_source=openai))

A series of AI-generated images and videos depicting Nigel Farage in dramatic or violent confrontations began circulating on X in June 2026. The adverts often featured vague captions like “What’s happened?” and were linked to online investment scams. ([knowyourmeme.com](https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/nigel-farage-whats-happened-ai-adverts?utm_source=openai))

Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Reform Party, contacted social media platform X to address the recent surge of AI-generated videos depicting him in violent scenarios. These posts show Farage with bruises, fighting Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on a set resembling the BBC's 'Question Time'. ([swissinfo.ch](https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/farage-pide-a-x-que-act%C3%BAe-frente-al-auge-de-anuncios-violentos-suyos-generados-con-ia/91556960?utm_source=openai))

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has urged X (formerly Twitter) to remove AI-generated adverts depicting him in violent confrontations with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, stating that the party has contacted X at the highest level to address the issue.

Nigel Farage has condemned a series of deepfake adverts circulating on X that falsely depict him in violent confrontations with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, highlighting concerns over AI-generated fraud exploiting public figures.

The Bank of England is actively addressing AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Governor Andrew Bailey in violent confrontations with Nigel Farage, which have appeared as paid adverts on the social media platform X.

The Bank of England has warned the public against falling for AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of Nigel Farage fighting its governor spread online. Governor Andrew Bailey urged people to be vigilant and report such content. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/09/bank-of-england-ai-scams-deepfakes-nigel-farage-andrew-bailey-fight-x-question-time?utm_source=openai))

Concerns have arisen that the proliferation of AI-generated ads featuring Nigel Farage in violent confrontations with Andrew Bailey on X may be linked to a foreign state gathering information on Westminster. Both Reform UK and the Bank of England have addressed the issue, urging X to take action. ([order-order.com](https://order-order.com/2026/06/09/fears-that-swarm-of-fake-violent-farage-ads-on-x-is-linked-to-foreign-state/?utm_source=openai))

Nigel Farage criticizes deepfake images on X depicting him fighting Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, which link to fraudulent investment schemes.

An AI-generated video falsely shows Nigel Farage and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey fighting on Question Time to promote a scam crypto platform called Fundektris.

AI-generated deepfake videos and images depicting Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in fabricated altercations circulated on X, linked to fraudulent investment schemes.

The Bank of England warns the public to be alert for scams after a fake video and images circulated on social media purporting to show Governor Andrew Bailey brawling with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on a TV set.