Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says
Labour has raised concerns over allegations regarding Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon's social media connections. The party claims that Kenyon's association with a known fascist campaigner is troubling and demands clarification from both Kenyon and Reform UK. Meanwhile, the Green Party is preparing to select its candidate for the Makerfield by-election, amidst discussions of potential collaboration with Labour.
- ▪Labour describes allegations against Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon as serious and troubling.
- ▪Kenyon reportedly had a friendship with a fascist campaigner on a now-deleted Facebook page, a claim Reform UK does not dispute.
- ▪The Green Party is set to select its candidate for the by-election, with no plans to collaborate with Labour despite discussions.
- ▪Reform UK has not provided an explanation for Kenyon's terminated X account from 2024.
- ▪Candidates for the Makerfield by-election include representatives from Labour, Reform UK, and other parties.
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Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour saysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris MasonPolitical editorReform UKRobert Kenyon will contest the seat for the second timeLabour says there are "serious and deeply troubling allegations" relating to the social media pages of the Reform UK candidate in the Makerfield by-election.The campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with fascist campaigner Gary Raikes on a now deleted Facebook page, a claim that is not disputed by Reform UK.Kenyon also had an X account terminated by X in 2024.
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