‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup
Summary
In the run-up to the Makerfield byelection in the UK, two right-wing parties, Reform UK and Restore Britain, have engaged in public disagreements. The parties competed for support, with endorsements and criticisms exchanged, including from public figures like Elon Musk and Nigel Farage.Key Facts
- Restore Britain’s leader, Rupert Lowe, claimed his candidate had 24.6% support in a local poll, while another poll showed only 7% for Restore Britain and 40% for Reform UK.
- Nigel Farage said Reform UK’s candidate, Robert Kenyon, was the only serious challenger to Labour’s Andy Burnham.
- Elon Musk appeared to support Restore Britain by reposting tweets from Rupert Lowe.
- Robert Kenyon deleted social media posts that endorsed inappropriate comments about broadcaster Carol Vorderman, which caused controversy.
- Reform UK and Restore Britain candidates and supporters exchanged public insults and accusations.
- Messages from Restore Britain’s spokesperson to a Reform UK member led to claims of “dirty politics.”
- Robert Kenyon’s commitment to Brexit was questioned due to past social media posts, though Reform UK said he did vote for Brexit.
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