Brexiters peddled ‘nationalistic pish’, said Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate
Summary
Robert Kenyon, Reform UK’s candidate for the Makerfield byelection, criticized Brexit online, calling it an economically harmful project promoted with nationalistic ideas. He also expressed doubts about vaccines, supported Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea, and interacted with far-right figures. Kenyon later said he voted for Brexit but raised questions about the campaign and its consequences.Key Facts
- Robert Kenyon is Reform UK’s candidate in the upcoming Makerfield byelection on June 18.
- He criticized Brexit online soon after the 2016 referendum, saying it hurt the economy and called it "nationalistic pish."
- Kenyon has posted doubts about vaccines and the seriousness of Covid-19.
- He supported Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014.
- Kenyon interacted with far-right individuals and endorsed an inappropriate comment about TV presenter Carol Vorderman.
- He said he voted for Brexit but later questioned how the campaign was run and what would happen afterward.
- Reform UK defended Kenyon’s posts, saying they were personal views before he became a candidate.
- The comments have raised doubts about his commitment to Nigel Farage’s Brexit campaign.
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