In a 2018 interview with US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, made controversial remarks comparing parents of Sandy Hook school shooting victims to left-wingers attempting to restrict free speech. Farage appeared to align himself with Jones, who was facing legal action from the bereaved parents for spreading false claims that the tragedy was staged. During the interview, Farage did not challenge Jones's assertion that he was being unfairly targeted by "frauds." The comments made by Farage have sparked criticism and raised concerns about his stance on free speech and conspiracy theories.