Reform UK Mayor Luke Campbell Under Police Investigation Over Alleged Workplace Misconduct

Luke Campbell, the 39-year-old Reform UK mayor of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA), is currently under police investigation following allegations of workplace misconduct. A female staff member has accused the former Olympic gold-medal boxer of showing her four 'naked and sexualised' images of himself on a computer during an incident in May. The complainant, who alleges she was humiliated by the encounter, claims that her offer of permanent employment was subsequently withdrawn three weeks after the incident occurred.

Documents reviewed by investigators indicate the woman felt 'shocked, embarrassed and humiliated' by the display, noting that Mr. Campbell and other male staff members allegedly laughed at her reaction. The complainant stated that the experience 'violated my dignity' and has asserted that her job offer was rescinded as a direct result of her rejection of unwanted sexual contact. A witness to the event has reportedly provided a corroborating account, and Mr. Campbell was interviewed under caution by Humberside Police earlier this month.

This controversy adds to a series of challenges for the Reform UK party, which is currently facing heightened scrutiny ahead of an upcoming undercover media investigation into the conduct of its councillors. Mr. Campbell, who was elected in 2025, has previously faced allegations of fostering a 'toxic working environment' and has been involved in disputes regarding expense claims and the hiring of political advisors. A Reform UK spokesperson stated that Mr. Campbell 'firmly denies the allegations,' characterizing them as an attempt by a 'disgruntled employee' to leverage a settlement in a workplace dispute.

As the investigation proceeds, the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority has confirmed that its internal standards and complaints procedures are being engaged to address the matter. While Mr. Campbell has not been arrested or charged with any criminal offense, the allegations pose a significant threat to his political career. The authority maintains that all proceedings must be conducted in a fair and independent manner, leaving the future of the mayor’s tenure uncertain as legal and administrative inquiries continue.