Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says
Summary
Labour party says there are serious concerns about social media posts linked to Robert Kenyon, the Reform UK candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The party denies that Kenyon supported fascist views, but Labour wants clear answers about his connections. Other parties, including the Greens and Restore Britain, are also preparing candidates for the election.Key Facts
- Robert Kenyon is the Reform UK candidate running again in the Makerfield by-election.
- Campaign group Searchlight claims Kenyon was Facebook friends with fascist campaigner Gary Raikes.
- Reform UK says Kenyon never communicated with Raikes and that being a Facebook friend doesn’t mean supporting his views.
- Kenyon’s Facebook page was deleted after he was elected as a local councillor; the party calls it a normal action.
- Kenyon’s X (formerly Twitter) account was terminated in 2024, but Reform UK has not explained why.
- Labour calls on Nigel Farage and Robert Kenyon to explain the situation to voters.
- The Green Party will choose its candidate soon and plans to run independently, not making deals with Labour.
- Other candidates include Andy Burnham (Labour), Alan Laud Hope (Monster Raving Loony Party), and Rebecca Shepherd (Restore Britain).
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