Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit
The owner of a cafe for adults with additional needs expressed disappointment over a visit from Reform UK leaders, who were unaware that a Labour candidate was also present. The visit, described as unannounced and non-political by Reform UK, was criticized for creating an intimidating atmosphere for the cafe's trainees. The cafe director requested an apology and assurances to prevent similar situations in the future.
- ▪The cafe visit by Reform UK coincided with a non-political event attended by Labour candidate Andy Burnham.
- ▪The cafe director stated that the unannounced arrival of the campaign team created an overwhelming atmosphere for the trainees and staff.
- ▪Reform UK responded to the criticism by claiming their visit was ad hoc and that they were surprised by the concerns raised.
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Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJonny HumphriesNorth WestReform UKNigel Farage and Robert Kenyon said they were unaware Andy Burnham was also in the cafe when they "popped in for a cup of tea". The founder of a cafe for adults with additional needs said she was "deeply disappointed" at the conduct of Reform UK during a visit by leader Nigel Farage and the party's Makerfield by-election candidate.However the party responded to a letter from Gemma Crompton, director of The Hamlet Wigan Community Interest Company (CIC), suggesting her criticism may have been "politically influenced".The Reform visit coincided with a non-campaign related event attended by Labour candidate Andy Burnham - who accused the party of being "out of…
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