Nigel Farage blames rise in rape on immigration: LBC callers react
| Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Following an FOI request, the Met have released figures showing that 40% of people charged for sexual offences in London are foreign nationals - and that the number of these offences has doubled compared to 2018.
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00:00 | Reform MP Sarah Pochin has new stats that she says proves that foreign nationals are ‘disproportionately responsible for rapes’ in London.
04:15 | Caller David believes Reform are stoking public fear, risking social disorder
05:44 | Caller Tony joins the debate, siding with Ms Pochin.
08:22 | Caller Chris believes this shows a ‘rank hypocrisy’ within Reform UK.
10:46 | Caller Viktor thinks these new stats are being misused in order to push a xenophobic narrative.