# UK Politician Allegedly Discussed Contract Killings, Brokered Far-Right Services

> An Al Jazeera investigation released October 20, 2026, alleges that Jack Ross, CEO of Turning Point UK, discussed contract killings and brokered the services of a far-right activist with alleged ties to a proscribed terrorist organization.

By PrimaryBrief newsroom · Published 2026-10-24T07:34:34.682239Z
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An Al Jazeera investigation released on October 20, 2026, alleges that Jack Ross, CEO of Turning Point UK and a former Conservative Party election candidate, discussed contract killings and brokered the services of a far-right activist with alleged links to the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) [1][2][3]. This investigation has led to Ross's immediate suspension from the Conservative Party and a review by Police Scotland for potential criminality [4][7]. The allegations raise significant concerns about the conduct of political figures and potential connections to violent extremist groups, prompting official inquiries into the claims [1][4][7].

## What the Records Show
Al Jazeera's documentary, titled "Contract Killers and the Far Right," claims Ross was filmed discussing a "menu" of violent options [1][3]. These options allegedly included beatings, facial mutilation, stabbings, shootings, and killings [3][4][8]. The investigation further alleges that Ross introduced an undercover reporter to Allan Nesbitt, described as a convicted violent criminal from Glasgow with purported ties to the UVF, a proscribed terrorist organization [3][10]. Nesbitt reportedly offered to arrange murders for money, claiming he could arrange "whatever you need done" for a price [3][8]. Al Jazeera also alleges that Ross, acting on behalf of the Zimbabwean government, paid Nesbitt "thousands of pounds" to organize a fabricated political rally in Glasgow during the 2021 COP26 summit [2][3][13]. This rally was intended to call for the lifting of UK sanctions against Zimbabwe [2][3][14]. Roy McComb, a former Deputy Director of the National Crime Agency, expressed concerns regarding the alleged links presented in the documentary [10][11].

## The Timeline
The Al Jazeera investigation began in 2021, with undercover footage and interactions recorded during that period [2][3][6]. The alleged fabricated rally in Glasgow took place during the COP26 summit in November 2021 [13][14]. Al Jazeera released its documentary, "Contract Killers and the Far Right," on October 20, 2026 [1][2]. Following the documentary's broadcast, the Conservative Party suspended Ross's membership [4][5]. Police Scotland confirmed on October 21-22, 2026, that they are aware of the documentary and will review it for potential criminality [1][4][8].

## What Changed and For Whom
Jack Ross's membership in the Conservative Party was suspended with immediate effect pending an internal investigation following the documentary's release [4][5][7]. Police Scotland has confirmed that they are reviewing and assessing the documentary to determine if any criminality took place [1][4][7]. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch referred to the footage as "shocking allegations" [7].

## What the Subject Has Said Publicly
Jack Ross has "completely" denied Al Jazeera's findings [1][4][8]. He stated that his remarks to the undercover reporter were "not meant seriously" [1][4][8]. Turning Point UK, the organization Ross leads, has consistently denied links to the far right [1].

## What We Could Not Confirm
We could not confirm if any charges have been filed against Jack Ross or Allan Nesbitt following the documentary's allegations [1]. It remains unconfirmed whether any of the violent acts discussed were ever carried out [1]. The precise amount of the "thousands of pounds" allegedly paid to Nesbitt by Ross on behalf of the Zimbabwean government was not specified [2][3][13].

## Evidence cited
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