Key facts
- Ryan Dinnage, a security guard for Nigel Farage, was jailed for eight years for rape.
- Dinnage was convicted of raping a woman in May 2022.
- He was seen with Farage on at least four campaign trail events in April and May.
- Reform UK stated Dinnage was supplied by a third-party contractor and was dismissed upon their discovery of the conviction.
A security guard who protected Nigel Farage on the campaign trail this spring was later jailed for eight years after being convicted of rape. Ryan Dinnage was seen accompanying Farage on at least four occasions in April and May. However, in June, he was convicted of raping a woman in May 2022. Reform UK stated that Dinnage was supplied by a third-party contractor and was immediately dismissed once the party became aware of the conviction. The incident has raised questions about vetting procedures for individuals working closely with senior politicians. Labour has called for Farage to explain when Reform UK became aware of the charge and what steps have been taken to prevent future occurrences.