A charity founded by a former duchess and supported by celebrities such as Lily Allen, Hugh Grant, Sting, and Jamie Oliver is currently under fire for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories. Farms Not Factories, an advocacy group opposing industrial pig farming, has been accused of disseminating newsletters that blame ‘Zionists’ for events like the Holocaust, the 9/11 attacks, and the war in Ukraine.
The organization, which encourages consumers to purchase locally sourced, high-welfare pork, is led by Tracy Worcester, formerly the Duchess of Beaufort. Worcester, who once appeared in the television series Doctor Who, has been at the forefront of the charity’s campaigns.
Tracy Worcester married Henry ‘Bunter’ Somerset, the 12th Duke of Beaufort—a self-styled ‘Rock God’ among aristocrats—in a 1987 wedding reportedly attended by King Charles and Princess Diana.
In addition to its celebrity endorsements, Farms Not Factories features well-known figures such as Stephen Fry, Jon Snow, and Game of Thrones actor Jerome Flynn as its high-profile supporters on their website.
However, following reports by the Daily Mail highlighting the controversial content of the newsletters, Hugh Grant has sought to distance himself from the charity.
While Hugh Grant has distanced himself from the charity after the Daily Mail drew attention to the newsletters.
In one newsletter from October, titled ‘Zionist Money Rules’, the charity alleges that ‘murdering non-Jewish children is allowed’ in Jewish scripture before sharing a video which complains about ‘highly biased’ reporting on the Manchester synagogue attack.
It also states that ‘in the 1930s the Rothschild-Rockefeller alliance introduced music frequency science that would alter people’s mental state into disruption, disharmony and disunity to brainwash them to be ready to fight in World War II .’
Tracy Worcester was previously married to Henry Somerset, the 12th Duke of Beaufort. They divorced in 2018 after nearly 30 years of marriage
The environmental activist who runs Farms not Factories appeared in Doctor Who in 1985
Farms not Factories has the support of many high profile celebrities. Pictured from left to right at one of its demonstrations: Jerome Flynn, Gizzi Erskine, Leslie Ash, Ciaran McMenamin and Tracy Worcester
Another video it shares alleges to explain ‘how during World War One the German and US Central banks were run by two Zionist brothers’.
The newsletter also describes Zionists – those who believe in the existence of a Jewish state – as ‘liars, thieves and murderers in their pursuit of world domination’.
It claims Charlie Kirk was ‘killed by Zionists’ and Jews worldwide are ‘using their wealth to buy their power’ and conquer the Middle East.
‘Also consider that the Zionists along with their US brothers and sisters in the CIA, were behind 9/11 to convince the gullible US public to endorse multiple wars against the so-called axis of evil in the Middle East and Africa,’ it adds.
The newsletters, which feature bizarre ramblings of more than tens of thousands of words each, quote from various conspiracy theorists including Holocaust deniers before its founder Tracy Worcester, an environmental activist and former actress, asks for donations to bring an end to ‘dangerous’ and ‘inhumane’ farming.
Ms Worcester separated from her husband in 2018 and also previously appeared in TV series C.A.T.S. Eyes.
The former model put up bail for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in 2012, canvassed for Jeremy Corbyn at the 2019 election and now supports George Galloway’s Workers Party of Britain.
Her charity has held demonstrations attended by celebrities including Jerome Flynn and TV chef Gizzi Erskine.
The former Duchess of Beaufort pictured with Princess Eugenie at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2016
Tracy Ward, known as Tracy Worcester, founded the charity which has posted a string of antisemitic conspiracy theories
The former actress’ charity’s newsletter repeats numerous antisemitic conspiracy theories and quotes Holocaust deniers
Mr Flynn, who plays Bronn in Game of Thrones, is described as a ‘supporter and spokesman for Farms Not Factories’ who has ‘been actively promoting our campaign’ for years.
Meanwhile, Hugh Grant said he had no knowledge he was listed on the website
He told the Daily Mail: ‘Many years ago, maybe 15, a friend asked me to say something supportive about her campaign around the cruel factory farming pigs.
‘I sent her a quote. Since then I have had no knowledge of or contact with this friend, this campaign or its website.
‘I certainly wouldn’t endorse or support the opinions you have listed. I’m very surprised to hear about them.’
Prominent environmentalist Ben Goldsmith and Lord Zac Goldsmith have also cut ties with the charity after the antisemitic newsletters emerged.
‘My brother Zac and I are appalled to discover that we are still publicly associated with Farms not Factories,’ Ben told the Jewish News.
‘Once upon a time this small charity did brilliant work towards ending the scourge of factory pig farming.
‘But its founder has succumbed to myriad dark-web conspiracy theories, and worse besides.’
One newsletter quotes directly from Holocaust denier Ron Unz.
Ms Worcester married Henry ‘Bunter’ Somerset, the 12th Duke of Beaufort and self-professed ‘Rock God’ aristocrat, in 1987 at a ceremony reportedly attended by King Charles and Diana
Ms Worcester (pictured centre) separated from her husband in 2018 and also previously appeared in TV series C.A.T.S. Eyes
The charity lists Stephen Fry, Jon Snow and Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn (pictured) among its ‘high profile supporters’ on its website
The letter, titled ‘Home Grown Food Is Bad For The Climate!’, Unz’s writing which states Jews view non-Jews as ‘beasts in the shape of men’, ‘Jewish lives have infinite value and non-Jewish none at all’ and that Jews ‘regard Christianity as a total abomination which must be wiped from the face of the earth’.
The newsletters are typically prefaced with the claim the ‘t he purpose of our newsletter is to give you important information that is censored in the mainstream media.’
Its latest, from October 31, shares a video claiming the Ukraine war is ‘ethnic cleansing for Israel’.
It claims ‘1.8million Ukrainian soldiers have been deliberately wiped out in Ukraine to be replaced by [redacted] people to create a ‘greater Israel’ or ‘new Jerusalem.’
It has also shared dangerous conspiracies that claim vaccines are ‘scams’, alleging Zionists will likely attempt to murder a Dutch politician who raises concerns about the Covid vaccine.
Another newsletter states that Israel, China and Russia are ‘altering the weather’ and that ‘Vietnam didn’t have a single case of autism till Bill Gates showed up’.
In one newsletter, the charity writes that ‘murdering non-Jewish children is allowed in the Talmud’
Another letter claims that the Rothschild-Rockefeller alliance brainwashed people to be ready to fight in World War II
Asked about the conspiracy theories, a spokesperson for the charity told the Daily Mail: ‘Farms Not Factories newsletters share and repost material that is already publicly accessible.
‘The views expressed in the articles you refer to do not represent those of Farms Not Factories, nor are they endorsed by Farms Not Factories but are selected to promote open discussion on issues often overlooked by mainstream media.
‘The comments that precede the articles you refer to are to introduce and paraphrase the article beneath, and do not reflect the views of Farms Not Factories.’
The Daily Mail has contacted celebrities listed as supporters of the charity for comment.
