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 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))

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.

Nigel Farage, líder do partido Reform UK, pediu que a plataforma X (antigo Twitter) tome providências contra anúncios falsos criados por inteligência artificial que o mostram brigando com o chefe do Banco da Inglaterra, Andrew Bailey. Os anúncios, que aparecem para usuários no Reino Unido, usam imagens falsas que parecem reais e têm como objetivo enganar as pessoas para que cliquem em links de golpes financeiros. Farage disse que a Reform entrou em contato com a X nos níveis mais altos para que os anúncios sejam removidos rapidamente. O Banco da Inglaterra também pediu que os usuários denunciem esses anúncios, pois são golpes que podem prejudicar financeiramente as pessoas, especialmente as mais vulneráveis.

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 (formerly Twitter). These deepfakes, linked to fraudulent investment schemes, were used to scam the public, prompting warnings and removal efforts by the Bank of England and affected individuals.

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.

Farage announces that Reform UK has escalated the issue of fake AI-generated ads to the highest levels within X, following the spread of misleading content featuring the Bank of England governor.

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