Illustrator Stanley Chow has taken legal action against Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, for allegedly infringing on his copyright by using an AI-generated portrait without permission. The images, which depicted a group holding "Vote Andy" placards featuring Chow's portrait, were posted multiple times on social media. Chow's legal representatives, Brabners, argue that the unauthorized use misrepresents the artist's intentions and seeks at least £5,000 in damages, a public apology, and the removal of the infringing content. Although Reform UK has removed the posts, they assert that their usage was fair use and politically motivated. Chow, a second-generation immigrant from Manchester, stated that his work was used to promote agendas he fundamentally disagrees with, particularly an anti-immigration message. Brabners emphasized the importance of protecting artists' rights and indicated that formal court proceedings could be initiated if their demands are not met by a specified deadline.